Marketing

llsmg2052  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Marketing
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Kervyn De Meerendré Nicolas;
Language
French
Main themes
a) To be familiarised with the basic marketing concepts, and the analysis Tools in the marketing management. b) To develop the marketing way of thinkink. c) To be able to apply this way of thinking and marketing methods into actual management situations. d) i- Analysis of the demand (needs, products, buying behaviour, buying process, ii- Startegic marketing (segementation, attractiveness, product life cycle, competitiveness).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Having regard to the LO of the programme X, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:
  • 1. Corporate citizenship 1.1. 'Look critically ' 1.2.Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values ,' 1.3. Decide and act responsibly ' 2. Combine knowledge 2.1. Master a core knowledge.. 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas of management 2.4. Articulate management knowledge with other areas ' 2.5. Articulate and apply the acquired knowledge ' 3. A scientific and pragmatic approach 3.1. Conduct an analytical reasoning ' 3.3.Consider problems using a pragmatic approach , ' 3.4. Perceptively synthesize 'diagnosis ' 5. Work in intedisciplinary environment 5.1.Understand the inner workings of an organization ' 5.2.Position ... the functioning of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions' 7.Apply management topics to its business 7.1. Integrate the 6 management topics .. in its actiivity, project' 7.2. Clearly define the aims of its activity '
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
  • - Understanding of basic todays marketing concepts, the marketing way of thinking, the analysis tools in the marketing management- THe role of marketing in the company, in the economy and in the society as a whole- Buyers and consumers: Market segmentation attractiveness and competitivity of the various market segments- Marketing strategies: Basic and competition- Stting up a startegic marketing plan- Discovering the 4 P s (Product, Price, Placement, Promotion)
 
Content
What the introductory course in marketing will bring the students to understand how a direction marketing al-lows the company being more efficient in the design and the marketing of its products. The course will put more emphasis on the strategic marketing that on the operational marketing. The strategic marketing will ad-dress the themes of the analysis of needs and behavior of consumers, the segmentation, analysis d'attractivité and competitiveness of markets, of targeting and positioning of the product. The operational marketing will cover the concepts of product, brand, price, distribution and communication. Some exercises will be discussed during and will require an active presence of students.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Ex cathedra & student presentations
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

25% of points will be awarded in continuous evaluation (assignments and presentations)
75% of the points will be awarded during an individual written exam in session.
NB: In the event of failure in January, the marks for the continuous assessment will automatically be transferred to the September session. Only the exam part (75%) will be reassessed in September.
Online resources
Cfr Moodle
Bibliography
LAMBIN JJ, CHUMPITAZ R, de MOERLOOSE (2016), Marketing stratégique et opérationnel, 9°ed. Dunod 
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [60] in Management (shift schedule)