LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students understand how markets, marketing, and consumer behavior are both influenced by and shape social structures and systems. Students are able to recognize various ethical dilemmas that may arise in everyday consumer behavior and marketing practice, and are able to critically reflect on the marketing activities of corporate, public, political, and non-governmental organizations. Students understand how marketing principles can be used outside the domain of commerce to foster individual and societal wellbeing. Students are able to apply the above knowledge when developing marketing strategies and engaging in marketing activities, helping their organization create equitable relationships with clients, customers, and society.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 01.11.2021 - 08.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Alexei Gloukhovtsev
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
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Most marketing courses focus on providing managerially-relevant skills and insights, leaving little room for discussing the broader societal implications of marketing and consumer behavior. This course foregrounds these implications. We will examine many taken-for-granted assumptions that underpin mainstream marketing theory and practice, drawing on critical, postcolonialist, and feminist perspectives, among others.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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The course grade will be based on individual and group assignments, and also influenced by active course participation in and outside of class.
Workload
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6 credits, 160 hours: Lectures (24 h) Independent reading and reflection, online interaction outside of class, individual and group assignments (136 h)
DETAILS
Study Material
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A collection of articles assigned by the lecturer.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 60. Registered students will be prioritized in the following order: (1) Aalto MSc students studying in the Marketing program, (2) Aalto BSc studying in the Specialization of Marketing with 150 cr competed, (3) BIZ exchange students, (4) other BIZ students
Teaching Period:
2021-2022 Autumn II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MARK-E0050
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
Registration via Sisu. Check registration time in Sisu.
- Opettaja: Gloukhovtsev Alexei