School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Current Issues in Marketing
  • Unit Code

    MKT3606
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Helen Diane CRIPPS

Description

This unit investigates areas that are topical, current and relevant to modern-day marketing practice. It promotes critical thought and application of cutting edge concepts in both marketing and business. Of interest will be the way marketing has developed over time in its role as the driving-force of the modern business. The unit therefore focuses on the theories and strategies adoptedby the marketing profession.Selected current topics are explored by various means, such as, case studies, seminars, student presentations and field projects.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MKT3320

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply theories and practice developed in other units.
  2. Critique new trends in marketing practices and their impact on the broader environment.
  3. Evaluate a contemporary issue in marketing and its adaptation by relevant businesses and organisations.
  4. Identify and discuss the latest developments in marketing.

Unit Content

  1. Current marketing strategy and research trends analysis.
  2. Digital marketing, scope, techniques and trends.
  3. Identification of current/ emerging issues and trends in marketing.
  4. Marketing analytics - interpretation.
  5. The interface between Marketing and technology.
  6. Understanding the latest marketing theory and applications.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Trimstr 16 x 6.5 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit is offered a blended mode [on-campus and on-line]. The on-campus mode comprises weekly seminars, incorporating lectures and in-class discussions. The on-line mode will be offered via the ECU Blackboard site.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 140%
AssignmentAssignment 260%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 140%
AssignmentAssignment 260%

Core Reading(s)

  • Burmann, C., Riley, N., Halaszowich, T., & Schade, M. (2017). Identity-based brand management : fundamentals, strategy, implementation, controlling. Springer Gabler. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/993432304

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Current Issues in Marketing
  • Unit Code

    MKT3606
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Helen Diane CRIPPS

Description

This unit investigates areas that are topical, current and relevant to modern-day marketing practice. It promotes critical thought and application of cutting edge concepts in both marketing and business. Of interest will be the way marketing has developed over time in its role as the driving-force of the modern business. The unit therefore focuses on the theories and strategies adoptedby the marketing profession.Selected current topics are explored by various means, such as, case studies, seminars, student presentations and field projects.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MKT3320

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply theories and practice developed in other units.
  2. Critique new trends in marketing practices and their impact on the broader environment.
  3. Evaluate a contemporary issue in marketing and its adaptation by relevant businesses and organisations.
  4. Identify and discuss the latest developments in marketing.

Unit Content

  1. Current marketing strategy and research trends analysis.
  2. Digital marketing, scope, techniques and trends.
  3. Identification of current/ emerging issues and trends in marketing.
  4. Marketing analytics - interpretation.
  5. The interface between Marketing and technology.
  6. Understanding the latest marketing theory and applications.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Trimstr 16 x 6.5 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit is offered a blended mode [on-campus and on-line]. The on-campus mode comprises weekly seminars, incorporating lectures and in-class discussions. The on-line mode will be offered via the ECU Blackboard site.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 140%
AssignmentAssignment 260%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 140%
AssignmentAssignment 260%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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