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Certain courses in the evening program are not offered in the day, and are designated as "E" (evening only) courses. Credits from these courses may be applied to the Associate and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees, but not to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees.
Any specific course prerequisites are stated in the course description. The credit value of each course, expressed in semester hours, is printed in parentheses.
| MKTG-207 MKTG-312e MKTG-330e MKTG-331e MKTG-332e MKTG-333e | Marketing Principles (4) Sales Management (4) E-Commerce (4) Marketing Research (4) Advertising and Mass Communications (4) Consumer Behavior (4) |
MKTG-207. Marketing Principles (4)
Principles and concepts of marketing as a major business function in the
context of today's environment. Theory and practical application through
case studies and examination of current marketing problems/practices. Analyses
of existing companies' marketing orientation and execution, to compare and
contrast their strengths and weaknesses.
Prerequisite: MGMT-201 or permission of Dean of Continuing Education.
MKTG-312e. Sales Management (4)
This course scrutinizes the problems encountered in the management of a sales
organization and deals specifically with the questions of organizational
structure, selection and training of personnel, territories, quotas, costs
and budgets, personnel compensation, motivation and control. Issues
addressed using the case method for problem solving, presentation, and discussion.
Prerequisite: MKTG-207 or permission of the instructor.
MKTG-330e. E-Commerce
(4)
Course focuses on the uses of the Internet as a marketing tool for both e-businesses
and traditional "bricks-and-mortar" location businesses. Includes
a review of legal and regulatory policies, and examines the issues of privacy
and intellectual property protection as well as ethical concerns. Addresses
the technology aspects of Website development and presentation.
(formerly 307);Internet user skills.
MKTG-331e. Marketing Research (4)
Up-to-date business techniques and methods used to collect, record, analyze,
and report marketing data and information. How these data are used
in product planning and design, pricing policies, audience appeal, promotion
policies and the development of new marketing strategies and policies. The
case method is used to deal with current market research issues and a major
project requires creative solutions to a corporate marketing problem.
Prerequisites: MKTG-207, MATH-242.
MKTG-332e. Advertising and Mass Communications
(4)
Concepts of mass communication in developing selected markets and audience
appeal. Consumer behavior and needs as a basis for providing useful
product information. Techniques, methods and formats used to create
persuasive messages, and psychological appeals. Comparison of various
advertising and other promotional media. Present government and industry
regulation; truth in advertising. Special benefits of publicity. Students
complete a major project requiring writing, research, and oral presentation.
Prerequisite: MKTG-207 or permission of instructor.
MKTG-333e. Consumer Behavior (4)
This course uses a management/psychological approach to analyze and interpret
consumer attitudes and buying patterns in order to formulate business management
strategy. Examines the impact of environmental factors, such as inflation
and/or tax cuts, on consumer decision-making. Case problems and solutions
are complemented by a major project incorporating theoretical concepts with
practical applications.
Prerequisite: MKTG-207 or permission of instructor.