Course Title: Assess marketing opportunities

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MKTG6108C

Course Title: Assess marketing opportunities

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

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School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4411 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Theresa Lyford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444

Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Paul Rahman

Paul.rahman@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify marketing opportunities and to analyse and evaluate opportunities according to organisational marketing objectives.

The unit applies to individuals working in a variety of marketing communications occupational roles who have responsibility for a range of tasks involving analysis and planning.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMKG431 Assess marketing opportunities

Element:

1. Identify marketing opportunities

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Select target market according to task requirements and in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Establish marketing objectives, organisational structure, and business and marketing plans according to task and organisational requirements

1.3 Review existing marketing clients and external environment for gaps and opportunities

1.4 Research and document marketing opportunities according to target market

Element:

2. Analyse opportunities

Performance Criteria:


2.1 Perform a market segmentation according to task requirements

2.2 Identify relevant marketing factors for analysis of market segmentation according to task requirements

2.3 Review market segments against identified marketing factors

2.4 Identify opportunities for focus of marketing efforts

Element:

3. Evaluate opportunities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Analyse opportunities against marketing objectives

3.2 Select preferred marketing opportunities in consultation with relevant personnel

3.3 Document opportunities for presentation to management


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are provided in this course. These include collaborative classroom based activities and online self-paced activities.  Classroom: The collaborative classroom based activities will include discussion, problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.  We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.

Pre-and Post-Class: This is online, by logging on to your Canvas (Learning Management System) course, and includes required pre-class reading and activities and post-class exercises and activities. Other self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms. These may include your contribution to discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.

Sessions: There are one face-to-face classroom sessions (tutorials ) and workshop for this unit each week.  There are additional activities to support learning and research.


Teaching Schedule

This course is clustered with BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour (MKTG6106C) 

 

The course syllabus provides you with information about:

  • When classes are held, and what topics are covered each week 
  • What learning materials and activities need to be completed; and,
  • What assessments are due

Semester 2, 2023

 

   

Week

Topics

Remarks

 

Week 1 

Introduction to the course

Introduction, library portal and writing Professional reports.

 Look at your Assessment tasks.

 

Week 2 

 Collecting and analysing data -    Library presentation Database introduction, (using databases and ABS), Research for opportunities.

Group presentation on who is a Consumer? 10 min each. 

31 July 2023

 

Week 3 

What is consumer behaviour? Needs and motivations. Why does it matter?

Create a You tube video about a product. 

7 August 2023

 

Week 4

 Organisation structure, policy procedures and roles and responsibilities 

Create a blog about SWOT and KPI’s

14 August 2023

 

Week 5 

In class assessment

Assessment 1: Individual assessment Due: in class 3 hours; Open book

21 August 2023

 

Week 6

Elements of a Marketing plan and using trend analysis to find marketing opportunities.

Introduction to segmentation - What segmentation is? How we segment? Four bases for Segmentation. - Target market

Brief Assessment 2

Customer personae

4 September 2023

 

Week 7

Consumer decision making and features and benefits.

 

 

Week 8 

Part IV: Assessment 2 Presentations and assessment workshop

 Part IV: In-class PRESENTATION

Completed AT 2: Due  24 September 2023

 

Week 9

Assessment 2 Presentations and assessment workshop

 Part IV: In-class PRESENTATION 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 10  

Individual factors that influence consumer behaviour. ' Self-concept and personality attitude and change.

Completed AT 2: Due 8th October 2023

 

week 11

In store shopper behaviour legal and ethical considerations in marketing

Organisation and consumer behaviour on social media platforms

Brief Assessment 3

 

Week 12

 

Consumer engagement journey, best practice and recommendations. 

Overview of consumer behaviour and Assessment 3 workshop

 

   

Week 13

Submit Task 3 + Resist the Knowledge Test if required

 

AT 3 Submit by 29 October 2023

 

Week 14

 Resubmissions Task 2 and Task 3

By Saturday 4th November 2023

 

Week 15 

Any final Resubmissions

By Saturday 11th November 2023

 

 

Week 16

No class - End of Semester

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 Industry and product knowledge test

 Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This assessment is one (1) of three (3) assessments to be completed in this cluster of units.

The purpose of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and ability to analyse consumer behaviour and profile the market. This will be done through a range of research and analytical tasks.

 

Assessment 2 - Opportunity analysis report

Summary and purpose of assessment

This is assessment task two (2) of three assessment tasks to be completed in this cluster of units.

In this assessment, you will be developing a market positioning strategy for a product/service that is currently in the marketplace. To do this you will need to research your chosen organisation, their consumers and the category. You will be required to present your findings to your teacher where you can seek feedback on your report. You will have the opportunity to use this feedback to amend your information where required.

 

Assessment 3 - Consumer Behaviour report

Summary and purpose of assessment

This is assessment task three (3) of three (3) assessment tasks to be completed in this cluster of units.

You will produce a report analysing consumer behaviour, based on a chosen retailer. To do this you will review the current marketing strategies, with attention to social media and recommend changes based on consumer behaviour know


Assessment Matrix

The competency assessment map that maps all the assessment tasks is available on CANVAS

Other Information

Submission Requirements 

You should: 

  • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. 
  • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
  • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
  • Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

 If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.

More Information:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration.  You must submit your application within five working days after your assessment date or due date.

More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Re-submissions (VE Programs):

If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one re-submission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission. 

 If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

 Adjustments to Assessment

In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

Final Results

 You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.

 You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.

 The following grades are available for this course:

CA

Competency Achieved

NYC

Not Yet Competent

DNS

Did Not Submit for Assessment

 

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