Western New England College

MK MARKETING

School of Business


MK 101 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

An exploration of the role of marketing both within the firm and within society. The course examines concepts, functions, and institutions involved in the process of developing and distributing products and services to consumer, industrial, and international markets. 3 s.h.

MK 220 INTERMEDIATE MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 101. A continuation of the study of marketing principles which provides application of, and in-depth grounding in, the marketing mix and explores careers in Marketing. Quality in verbal and written marketing communications skills are emphasized. Marketing and Marketing Communication majors must take this course prior to the junior year unless waived. Transfer students must take this course their first semester on campus unless waived. 3 s.h.

MK 305 BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 101. An introduction to the integrated marketing of goods and services to industrial, institutional, and government markets. Areas of study include a review of the nature and buying motives of industrial buyers, organizing for the marketing of industrial products, promotional techniques, and distribution and pricing strategies. 3 s.h.

MK 306 NEW PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: MK 101. A course which develops understanding of the range of managerial problems associated with introducing and sustaining viable product strategies. Emphasis is placed on the selection and introduction of new products. 3 s.h.

MK 317 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING COMMUNICATION/ADVERTISING

Prerequisite: MK 101. A course which integrates marketing communication theory, concepts, and research with in-depth treatment of all elements of the promotional mix - advertising, sales promotion, point-of-purchase communications, direct marketing communications, public relations, sponsorship marketing, and personal selling. The course covers the fundamentals of marketing communication. 3 s.h.

MK 318 MARKETING RESEARCH

Prerequisites: MK 220, QM 304. A study of the quantitative and qualitative techniques of marketing research and their effective use in marketing management. Emphases are the flow of marketing information, the development of sound primary research, and the adaptation of quantitative tools to management planning and decision making. 3 s.h.

MK 321 RETAILING

Prerequisite: MK 101. A study of the overall plan of action for retail establishments. The major goal is to become a good retail planner and decision maker. 3 s.h.

MK 322 SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: MK 101. An examination of the role of personal selling in the marketing mix. Planning, training, organization, forecasting, and reporting of individual sales personnel and group sales activities are emphasized. 3 s.h.

MK 325 ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 220, and junior or senior standing. A course which familiarizes students with the ethical issues involved in Marketing and helps them develop the knowledge and skills needed to resolve these issues. Students are introduced to a framework for ethical decision-making, review ethical codes of relevant professional associations, and study cases involving ethical dilemmas in Marketing decision making. 1 s.h.

MK 333 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MARKETING

See "Independent Study" on page 29. 1-3 s.h.

MK 340 DESKTOP APPLICATIONS FOR MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 101. An application course designed to give students experience in developing promotional material such as brochures, flyers, advertising copy, coupons, and proposals using desktop publishing. This course helps students develop a high level of skill in desktop publishing as it relates to marketing. 3 s.h.

MK 342 INTERCULTURAL MARKETING COMMUNICATION

Prerequisite: MK 317. An examination of the role of marketing communication in the context of a global business environment. An integrated approach to studying intercultural marketing communication is provided. 3 s.h.

MK 344 MARKETING, MEDIA AND SOCIETY

Prerequisite: MK 317. An investigation of the role of marketing and the mass communication mix, the application of media, and the impact on consumer, business and society. The focus of the course is to provide students with an overview of the use and effectiveness of marketing media vehicles such as television, radio, print, and new technology advertising. Strategic marketing communication strategies are investigated. 3 s.h.

MK 346 RELATIONSHIP MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 317. An examination of persuasion as it relates to integrated marketing communication (IMC) and the role of the salesperson as an initiator of relationship marketing. The course includes the tracking of customers using Database Marketing Techniques. 3 s.h.

MK 366 SPORT MARKETING

Prerequisite: MK 101. An introduction to sport management as a broadly defined profession with particular emphasis on marketing management in sports. In addition to career considerations in Sport Management, Sport Marketing topics include marketing research, computer applications, and communication. 3 s.h.

MK 390 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARKETING

A study of advanced topics in marketing of special interest to marketing majors but not carried in the catalogue on a regular basis. 1-3 s.h.

MK 411 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Prerequisites: MK 101; junior standing. An introduction to the complexities and implications of foreign markets. Emphasis is on decision making and policy formulation including cultural, political, legal, and economic aspects of doing business outside the home country. 3 s.h.

MK 418 MARKETING SEMINAR

Prerequisite: senior Marketing standing and MK 220, MK 317. An examination of a variety of viewpoints regarding marketing and business. Through reading and discussion, students develop a critical perspective of the field. An area of interest is researched, and findings are presented in a position paper. 3 s.h.

MK 421 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: senior Marketing standing and MK 220, MK 317. A focus on the problem- solving and decision making process of marketing managers as they endeavor to harmonize the objectives and resources of the organization with the needs and opportunities in the marketplace. Case analysis is used to investigate managerial strategies and tactics an their implementation in a variety of marketing situations. 3 s.h.

MK 440 MARKETING COMMUNICATION/ADVERTISING SEMINAR

Prerequisite: senior Marketing Communication standing and MK 220, MK 317. An exposure to real world marketing communication practices and procedures. Current issues in marketing communication technology, business practice, personal communication - professional sales (consumer and business to business), and publicity are explored. 3 s.h.

MK 480-481 INTERNSHIP IN MARKETING

See "Internships" on page 30. 3 s.h.


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