Short Learning Programmes
Programme in Marketing Management (71765)
Programme in Marketing Management (71765)
Duration: Two semesters
Language medium: English
Target group:
The programme is aimed at lower to middle level managers who need to expand their marketing knowledge
Admission requirements:
Applicants without a senior certificate can apply based on written proof of at least two years working experience in marketing or sales
Course leader details:
Mr M N du Toit MCom Unisa
Discipline expertise: Sales and Marketing
Centre for Business Management
Tel: 012 429 4453
Fax: 086 641 5163
Cell: 083 449 3381
E-mail: dtoitm3@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator:
Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp
Purpose statement:
The Programme in Marketing Management aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be able to function effectively in a marketing department. The qualification provides a solid foundation in the basic principles of marketing, including the evolution of marketing, the marketing environment, consumer behaviour, market segmentation and information for marketing management. An in-depth study of the elements of the marketing mix is also provided, as well as the implementation of the marketing strategy.
Modules:
PMRM01G - Marketing Perspectives and Environmental Scanning
Content:
Introduction to marketing as a business function
Relationship marketing
Marketing concept
Marketing environment
Environmental analysis (SWOT)
PMRM02H - Marketing Segmentation, Target Marketing and Products Positioning
Content:
Market segmentation
Market targeting
Product positioning
Marketing research
PMRM03J - Formulation of the Marketing Strategy
Content:
Product decisions
Pricing decisions
Promotion decisions
Distribution decisions
PMRM04K - Implementing the Marketing Strategy
Content:
Marketing strategy planning
Objective setting
Implementation of the marketing strategy
Portfolio planning
Strategic control