Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sessional Unit Leader
Mr Michael CHERRY
Contact via 0416 026 057 or michael.cherry@mq.edu.au
E6A 102 Theatrette
Thursday, 12:00noon to 1:00pm
Moderator
Associate Professor Chris BAUMANN
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
MKTG811
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with an enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of brand management. The current branding literature is critically and systematically evaluated to assess brand management strategies. The unit is designed so students can understand the dimensions of branding across geographic boundaries, brand portfolios, and over time. A strong emphasis is placed on scholarly work to enable a critical and in-depth understanding of the relevant branding and marketing literature. The unit assumes prior knowledge equivalent to that provided by an undergraduate degree with a major in marketing, as well as graduate capabilities such as teamwork and presentation skills. The unit also expects that students will develop a critical and informed awareness of the literature, research and contemporary debates in the field of brand management.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class Participation | 20% | No | Continuous |
Branding Literature Review | 20% | No | Week # 10 |
Final Examination | 60% | No | End of semester, dates TBA |
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Class participation:
Due: Week # 10
Weighting: 20%
Each MKTG711 student must undertake a literature review of contemporary branding developments. Clearly and critically review the scholarly/research literature on a contemporary branding topic you have chosen. You must review at least ten (10) articles from academic journals. In doing so, you are required to; clearly specify the branding topic, embed your literature review within its appropriate, wider context, consider the theoretical underpinnings of the research articles reviewed (and not just the results), present a coherent and structured account of the literature, include both depth and breadth of coverage, use the review to identify gaps or weaknesses in prior research, analyse prior research and show original thought and argument and capacity to constructively criticise existing literature.
The 3,000 word literature review must be typed, using 1.5 spacing, 12 point, Times New Roman font, with 25mm margins on all sides. Submit your paper via Turnitin on iLearn, by 23:59 hours on Thursday, 18 May 2017.
No extensions will be granted. 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 (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved.
Due: End of semester, dates TBA
Weighting: 60%
A final examination is included as an assessment task for MKTG711.
This provides assurance that the student has attained the knowledge and skills outlined in the learning outcomes.
The exam will be:
No exemptions for Disruption of Studies or Supplementary Exams will be granted without a medical certificate given from an approved hospital or medical centre.
Delivery of unit material
3 hours face-face teaching per week for the full semester (3 hour lecture).
To complete the unit satisfactorily, students must attend all classes, participate effectively during class time, and work in a team on the assigned research project. Class participation is evaluated through an integrated written reflection piece. Students must also sit the final exam.
A link to the University timetable and lecture room details can be found on the university's website.
An attendance roll will be taken in class
It is expected that students will arrive at class on time, participate in class discussions, and not leave until the class ends.
Unit resources:
Prescribed textbook
Keller, Kevin L. (2013), Strategic Brand Management: building, measuring, and managing brand equity. Global 4th edition. Pearson, Boston.
Useful Journals
Internet sites of interest
http://www.cmo.com.au/
http://www.adnews.com.au/
http://www.wpp.com/wpp/marketing
http://www.omnicomgroup.com
http://www.interpublic.com
http://www.publicisgroupe.com
http://www.brandingstrategyinsider.com
http://zenithoptimedia.com/zenith/marketers-portal
http://www.campaignbrief.com
http://www.mumbrella.com.au
This unit gives students the opportunity in assignments to practice applying research findings to real life brand management and sustainable business contexts and problems in global and local settings.
This unit also gives students the opportunity to conduct research.
Technology used and required
Students are required to learn how to use MS PowerPoint, word processing, and learning management systems (a link to iLearn is here)
Unit webpage
Please note that the unit's iLearn logon is here
Satisfactory completion of unit
Students are required to accumulate at least 50% of the total marks possible in order to satisfactorily pass this unit.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
This unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your assignments.
This unit gives you opportunities to conduct your own research.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
The Branding Literature Review Assessment Task provides students with the opportunity to investigate branding and brand management from domestic and/or global standpoints. Additionally, the lecture content speaks very specifically, and in detail, to the real challenges and benefits of branding within the global context.
Sustainability, as it relates to brand management, is covered in course lecture materials. Students may also wish to investigate branding (from Branding Literature Review Assessment Task) from ecological/environmental/economical standpoints.
This unit also uses research from the following specialist brand management, brand management, consumer behaviour, and business journals:
This unit gives students the opportunity in assignments to practice applying research findings to real life brand management contexts and problems.
This unit also gives students the opportunity to conduct research.