School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
MN30109: Business-to-business marketing |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 30%, EX 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must (take MN20016 and take MN20034) or take MN20081 |
| Description: | Aims: This module aims to build on the earlier Marketing 1 and Marketing 2 courses, and is designed for those with an interest in business-to-business rather than consumer marketing. It aims to develop an understanding of how business markets differ from consumer markets, to illustrate the importance of relationships within such markets, and seeks to put the role of the business-to-business marketing manager into the broader context of overall business strategy. Learning Outcomes: After completing the unit, the student should be able to understand a) the building blocks of inter-firm relationships, b) how firms interact, and c) how firms negotiate the creation and distribution of "value". Skills: Develop the ability to conceptualize Business- to-Business marketing problems by using a series of analytical tools. Develop the ability to plan and rationalize activities Develop presentation skills in the classroom Content: The course will contain a range of lectures, in-class assignments and case-studies and exercises for the following topics: * Introduction to Business-to Business Marketing * Managerial Challenges * Business-to Business Segmentation & Positioning * Network Approach * Business Relationships * Business Negotiation & Deal Making * Contractual Arrangements * Key Account Management * Business Purchasing * Business Network Mobilisation * Revision |