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MKTG3011 – Brand Management
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Abas Mirzaei
3MD, Room 136
Tuesdays 2:30pm to 3:30pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 2000 level or above including MKTG2002 or MKTG202
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
One of the most valuable assets firms have is their brand(s). A brand has become a key point of difference for organizations, driving consumers’ purchase decisions over the long-term. Since all stakeholders, from companies and suppliers to partners, consumers and shareholders, benefit from a strong brand, it is crucial to understand how to build and maintain a strong brand. This unit develops students’ knowledge of branding goods and services. Students learn how to use branding theories to design effective branding strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the consumer psychology of brands and how to build a strong brand that resonates with consumers over time. Students develop knowledge of brand equity and the application of the marketing mix to branding strategies. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Critically evaluate the theories on consumer psychology of brands
- ULO2: Analyse the process of brand strategy planning and implementation
- ULO3: Develop strategies to launch and maintain a brand
General Assessment Information
Late assessment submissions must also be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: Further information on submitting an Application for Special Consideration can be found at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Report | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| Participatory Task | 20% | No | Ongoing |
| Project | 40% | No | Weeks 9, 10, and 11 |
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is designed to examine students critical thinking, critical analysis, and discussion of branding strategies, their degree of effectiveness and relevance in developing consumer-brand relationship. This is an applied report, and students are expected to provide actionable managerial recommendations. Length: 2000 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the theories on consumer psychology of brands
- Analyse the process of brand strategy planning and implementation
Participatory Task
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Contribute to class discussion and class activities, both online and face-to-face. Unit participation and engagement will be marked every two weeks starting from week 2.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the theories on consumer psychology of brands
- Analyse the process of brand strategy planning and implementation
Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weeks 9, 10, and 11
Weighting: 40%
This assessment is designed to examine students’ knowledge in creatively planning and implementing branding strategies to launch a new brand. The evaluation of visual and verbal branding strategies, the choice of brand elements, and employing effective supporting branding strategies are expected to be addressed in this assessment task. Length: 20 minutes long presentation + 5 minutes discussion and Q&A (25 slides)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the theories on consumer psychology of brands
- Analyse the process of brand strategy planning and implementation
- Develop strategies to launch and maintain a brand
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery:
This unit is delivered in a seminar format. There are 1.5 hr weekly (live) workshop sessions which consist of class activities and discussions. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available on iLearn.
Unit resources:
Recommended textbooks:
Keller, K.L; Swaminathan, V (2019), Strategic Brand Management: Building, Measuring, and Managing Brand Equity. Global 5th edition. Pearson: Sydney.
Aaker, D. (2014). Aaker on branding: 20 principles that drive success. Morgan James Publishing.
Internet sites of interest
http://www.euromonitor.com/australia
http://www.brandingstrategyinsider.com/
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights
Technology used and required
Students are required to learn how to use MS PowerPoint, word processing, and learning management systems (iLearn).
Unit webpage
Please note that the unit's logon iLearn address can be found here: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Satisfactory completion of unit:
To pass this unit students need an aggregate mark of 50 or more.
Unit Schedule
Please refer to iLearn
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- Academic Progression Policy
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- Special Consideration Policy
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