Strategic Marketing and Business Growth 5 credits

Course Contents

The course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how marketing contributes to firm-level strategy. You are introduced to marketing’s range of functions and how they serve as key enablers for realising corporate goals. The core of the course focuses on strategy and strategy-making, equipping you with conceptual tools and analytical frameworks to interpret corporate strategy and design market strategies and plans that align with corporate vision, growth targets, and competitive positioning. Key topics include organisational strategy, competitive environments, business growth and innovation, opportunity identification, value-based perspectives on organisations, market creation and disruption, and business model innovation. Through a blend of theory, case analysis, and applied projects, you will explore how organisations create and capture value in dynamic markets. You will also gain hands-on experience in developing comprehensive market plans that support business expansion and long-term profitability.

Prerequisites

The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits from an accredited university). At least 60 ECTS must be in Business Administration or a combination of 30 ECTS in Business Administration and 30 ECTS in related subjects, such as Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Analytics, Informatics, Communication Studies, Commerce, or Public Relations. At least 5 ECTS must be marketing. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level of Education: Second cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: J2SMAB

The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School

Label Value
Type of course Programme instance course
Study type Normal teaching
Semester Autumn 2026
Study period week 36 - week 41
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Jönköping
Time Day-time
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 11700 SEK
Application code HJ-J1022