MARK-C000101 - Contemporary Marketing Issues Reading Package, Lecture, 17.9.2021-22.10.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student learns about an advanced topic related to marketing. The topic varies, and is determined by the instructor. The course may focus on theory, research methods and/or practice.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 17.09.2021 - 22.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henriikka Seittu, Sanna-Katriina Asikainen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This is an independent and self-directed learning experience. Upon the completion of this course, the student will have gained: 

    - advance knowledge on a contemporary marketing topic of their choosing 

    - sharper critical thinking skills 

    - experience in crafting an academic essay 

    - a deeper understanding of how analytical thinking help in the field of marketing 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The coursework consists of an introductory lecture and independent, self-learning work. During the introductory lecture, students will be introduced with course practicalities and the selection of topics. Once the topic is chosen, each student will be

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 credits, 160 hours:

    • Reading articles (60 h)
    • Writing final essay (100 h)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of articles assigned by the instructor

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    More information available at course website.


    Teaching Period:

    (2020, 2021) - No teaching

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching


    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MARK-C000101


    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Check registration time in Sisu. The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 50.

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

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