MKF3511 - Monash Australian marketing study program

Leader(s): Dr Sandra Luxton

Offered

Caulfield Summer semester B 2009 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

The program is designed to expose students to the thinking of some of Australia's leading marketers. Students are expected to gain an in-depth understanding of critical factors that impact on marketing strategy decision making including marketing communication, branding, sponsorship, globalisation, research, customer services and retailing within the context of the Australian domestic business environment. In addition to the standard unit fees payable for this unit, students are required to pay for airfares, transfer and accommodation.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• examine the key domestic marketing strategies and key marketing functions impacting on Australian businesses
• understand the various components and elements of bench mark marketing strategies and practices
• analyse key marketing theories and frameworks and their application in specific industries.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Contact hours

Two day study block prior to the Study Tour, 20 hours of company visits and group seminars and one day study block of 6 hours post-program

Prerequisites

Students must have passed 48 points including at least 12 points from the Department of Marketing