MLI23A020 - Introduction to Marketing, Lecture, 7.4.2025-25.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) know and understand fundamentals of marketing decision-making processes, 2) know and understand theories, concepts, and practices of marketing, 3) know and understand the forms and objectives of diverse marketing strategies, 4) understand the relationship between marketing and customer value and satisfaction, 5) develop and assess comprehensive marketing plans, and 6) identify and understand major marketing functions within organizations, and 6) know and understand ethical dilemmas in marketing.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 07.04.2025 - 25.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Paurav Shukla

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:

    An exploration to fundamental concepts, practices and issues of marketing. A wide range of marketing practices and structures will be explored including product and service firms, consumer and business markets, profit and not-for-profit organizations, domestic and global companies, and small and large businesses. The critical role of marketing information is also assessed. Issues of ethical concerns related to marketing also are examined.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 10
    2024-2025 Module 12
    2025-2026 Module 10
    2025-2026 Module 12

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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