| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 07240162 | Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Marketing Management |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 125 | NQF level: 08 |
The department can accommodate a maximum of 60 students in the honours programme.
The degree programme can be completed within one year, but must be completed within two years. Lectures are presented in English during week evenings. Full particulars of the degree programme are contained in a brochure which is available on the departmental website.
Subject to the provisions of General Academic Regulation G26, a head of department determines, in consultation with the Dean when the honours examinations in his/her department will take place, provided that:
The head of the department determines:
Supplementary examinations (if granted) cover the same subject matter as was the case for the examinations.
A student may not enrol for the same module more than once, unless the dean has approved a second enrolment based on an application supported by a valid reason or motivation. Also refer to General Academic Regulation G18.3.
NB: Full details are published in each department's postgraduate information brochure, which is available from the relevant head of department. The minimum pass mark for a research report is 50%.
Subject to the provisions of G26, the subminimum required in subdivisions of modules is published in the study guides, which are available from the relevant head of department.
Minimum krediete: 125
Module-inhoud:
The module requires the learner to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to conduct research, write research reports, compile different marketing documents/reports, present to audiences, solve marketing-related strategic problems and prepare profile documents.
Module-inhoud:
Marketing of services gives the student an opportunity to study a speciality area of marketing, which has become a necessity in the South African marketing world.
The module aims at studying important concepts of the basic theory of marketing of services with specific reference to the practical use thereof in the daily business situation. In addition the student is given the opportunity to apply the speciality area of marketing of services in practice and is simultaneously exposed to the latest developments in marketing of services.
Topics which will be handled include the difference between products and services, the expanded marketing services mix, the philosophy of service quality and the measuring of quality service.
Evaluation is in the format of short seminars within group context, progress tests, and assignments.
Module-inhoud:
The focus in this module is teaching some of the fundamental processes, principles and techniques necessary to conduct and interpret empirical research in a business context.
Module-inhoud:
To develop the student’s ability to think strategically. To explain the ways in which a company can develop a sustainable competitive advantage. To teach students the practical capabilities in situation analysis, strategic alternatives and the “what if” analysis. To equip students with the art of understanding the coordination between the corporate and marketing strategy. To teach students the processes of target market identification and positioning. To teach students how to use management techniques and financial analysis in a management perspective. To develop students’ holistic, creative and abstract thoughts with the aim to integrate their previous knowledge. To develop the awareness of ethical and social responsible behaviours of individuals and companies. To develop students’ ability to formulate their thoughts scientifically and logically and to communicate their thoughts in writing and orally.
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