LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the students will (1) have a concise overview on the core knowledge in marketing; (2) be able to analyze marketing’s contribution to firm-level goals and performance; (3) and be able to apply their knowledge in identifying, analyzing and solving a real-life business problem. Simultaneously, they will have improved their (4) team-working skills, (5) presentation skills, and (6) project management skills.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 07.03.2025 - 30.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Frösén
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:
The students (in groups) select a focal theme in the area of marketing and reflect on its contribution to performance in the broader context of the firm. The students implement the resulting model on solving a real-life case problem. The students prepare (1) a presentation for the firm representatives on how the problem could be solved, and (2) a written case study report, which has (a) a clear theme within the domain of marketing, (b) a theoretical framework applied to analyze the problem, (c) a problem solving structure with a pre-problem setup and a post-problem solution, and (d) clear recommendations for the firm.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
In-class participation, presentations, written report
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, group work, presentations
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides, possible additional materials
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
2025-2026 Spring IV - VRegistration:
Course is mandatory and only available to M.Sc. Marketing major students. Some students will get the opportunity to replace this capstone course by participating in the so-called Hackathon-capstone.