ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Managing Marketing in a Changing World | ||
Code | KMGT679 | ||
Coordinator |
Miss VK Mccall Marketing (ULMS) V.Mccall@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
50 100 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weeks 2-8 (approx. 5 | 35 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weeks 2,4 and 6-8* ( | 25 | ||||
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Maximum of 3 in week | 30 | ||||
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session | Week 8* (approx. 1,0 | 10 |
Aims |
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To challenge students to be critical of current marketing theory and practice; To ensure students learn from the past; To enable students to develop a better consumer experience through improved understanding and better marketing practice in the future. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An autonomous learner and independent thinker. |
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(LO2) Think imaginatively by drawing creative interdisciplinary links within a diverse field of study. |
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(LO3) Better able as future marketing managers to engage with leading-edge theory in a positive and open-minded way. |
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(LO4) Confident in envisaging the impact of current and future trends on the role and implementation of marketing |
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(LO5) Actively engaged in further research and enquiry into the 'edges' of the discipline. |
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(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and assignments. |
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(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment. |
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(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course. |
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(S4) Time management. This involves planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Syllabus |
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Does the marketing concept exist? Marx and Keynes. Can they drive marketing in a new direction? What can we learn about the future from MACRO environmental analysis conducted yesterday and today? What can we learn from yesterday’s consumers about the consumer of tomorrow? Does marketing appreciate cultural differences or is it just spreading Americanisation? Is Digital the future or is it now the past? |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |