MKTG631-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Marketing

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

Consideration of marketing theory and practice. Students will gain an advanced understanding of how marketing plans are developed and implemented.

The foundations of marketing are explored. Lectures and practical exercises introduce students to the marketing concept, marketing environments, marketing strategy, its planning, implementation and control as well as consumer behaviour. The core elements of product, pricing, promotion and distribution are addressed.

Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the course are:
1. To develop understanding of key marketing concepts, components, and frameworks individually, structurally, and strategically, in a realistic business environment.
2. To develop skills to analyse and synthesise information and derive insights from the internal and external marketing environment.
3. To develop skills to critically analyse and evaluate a new or existing organisation's marketing strategies and implementation.
4. To develop skills to assess and formulate strategic, operational, and tactical marketing decisions.
5. To enhance business communication skills required to work effectively individually and in a team to develop solutions to marketing challenges.
6. To develop an appreciation of ethical practices and social responsibility in marketing/business practice.

Restrictions

MKTG201, MBUS601

Equivalent Courses

MBUS601

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 Rehua 529
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Timetable Note

Lectures for this course are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system. However, some class activities will not be recorded and guest lectures by practitioners may not be recorded as per the request of the guest lecturer.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Chris Chen

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Case study presentation 10%
In-class participation 10%
Mid-term test 40%
Group Marketing Planning Presentation 10%
Group Marketing Plan 30%


The ‘45% rule’ applies to this course. That is, student needs to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer here for further information.

Assessment in Te Reo Māori
In recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:

Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.

The use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Kotler, P., Keller, K. L., & Chernev, A; Marketing Management ; 17th; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2024.

Reference book/alternatives:
Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2016). A Framework of Marketing management (6th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall. (A) OR
Kotler, P., Burton, S., Deans, K., Brown, L., & Armstrong, G. (2013). Marketing (9th edition). Pearson Education Limited. (B)

Other recommended readings (mainly academic journal articles) are available through the library and online and are also made available online on LEARN during the course. It is essential that students consult LEARN regularly for information with respect to readings and tasks that are essential to passing the course. Students will also be expected to do their own literature research in addition to readings provided. Moreover, extensive use will also be made of publication links, websites and streaming videos.

Course links

LEARN

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,198.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Management, Marketing and Tourism .

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