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Foundations of Marketing and Communication 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

The course explores the place and impact of marketing and communication in an organizational and societal context. It further deepens understanding of an international and diverse environment and develops abilities to actively anticipate and manage within this dynamic environment. Special emphasis is placed on developing understanding of the cross cultural environment and its implications for marketing and communication. Basic marketing strategies are explored, with emphasis on building marketing strategy through instruments of the marketing mix.
Internal marketing and communication as a tool for change management is explored. Students are introduced to communication strategies and tactics – within and between organizations. The intercultural perspective is especially supported reflecting the nature of a contemporary globalized business world.

The binding tread of topics will reflect the nature of the program – emphasizing the sustainability as a key concept to be imbedded in the business – introducing the basics of sustainable marketing.

The content reflects the various aspects relevant for marketing and communication and include following:
  • Macro-marketing and micro-marketing perspective: place, impact and analysis of marketing and communication to organizations and society;
  • Marketing research and consumer behavior;
  • Marketing strategies, marketing plan and marketing mix;
  • Sustainable marketing;
  • Place, role and dynamics of communication in a contemporary world;
  • Effective communication in intercultural and diverse environments;
  • Basic of negotiation and persuasion in intercultural setting.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and Civics 1b or 1a1 and 1a2, Mathematics 3b or 3c. Or: Civics A, English B, Mathematics C.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: JFMG16
The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn 2019: Aug 19 - Oct 27
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
linulf
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Syllabus
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Application code
HJ-J9086
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