Marketing Metrics

Subject MKTG90026 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 contact hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

144 hours per semester, including self-directed study and research

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Gergely Nyilasy

Contact

gnyilasy@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject expands students' knowledge of major theories and state of the art thinking in the measurement of marketing performance. It extends students’ understanding of market research methods in covering advanced topics including: product diffusion models and forecasting; measuring customer satisfaction, brand attitudes, and brand equity; understanding the lifetime value of a customer; advertising effectiveness; market sensitivity to promotions and price; sales-force optimisation; calculating the return on marketing investment.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject a student should be able to:

  • Describe the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools available to marketing managers and how they can be applied most effectively;
  • Critically evaluate marketing initiatives within organisations and understand their likely impact on business performance; and
  • Explain the connection between marketing activities and the financial performance of the firm.
Assessment:
  • An individual 15 minute class presentation due in an allocated week throughout the semester (15%);
  • A group written assignments (less than 3000 words), due no later than Week 12 (25%); and
  • A 3-hour end-of-semester examination, exam period (60%).
Prescribed Texts:

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas; and
  • Oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 150 point Master of Marketing Communications
200 point Master of Marketing Communications

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