MKT 310: Consumer Analysis and Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. A study of the nature and dynamics of consumer
markets and the significance of these markets to marketing executives.
Emphasis is placed on the concepts and constructs employed to identify
and measure market segments and to analyze behavioral patterns as a basis
for marketing strategy. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 312: Promotional Strategy 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. The nature, scope, and contributions of personal
selling, advertising, and sales promotions to the firm's problems of demand
stimulation. Emphasis is on principles and concepts that relate to the
integration and organization of the promotional effort in achieving optimal
allocation of that effort to facilitate movements of goods. Three hours
of lecture.
MKT 315: Channels of Distribution 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. A study of the nature, types, and economic roles
played by marketing institutions and channels. The historical development
and current organizational structure of marketing channels are examined.
Retailing, wholesaling, physical distribution, international channels and
channels for services are investigated also. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 330: Sales 3 cr.
A study of the concepts and techniques utilized in the personal selling
process. Emphasis is placed on the design of effective sales presentations
and on the role playing of various personal sales situations. Three hours
of lecture and sales presentations.
MKT 333: Sales Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301 and MKT 330. A study of basic sales management
concepts in sales planning and control. Emphasis is placed on the organization
and staffing of sales departments, development of territories, and control
over sales operation. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 420: Direct Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301 or consent of the department. An introduction
to direct marketing that includes a grounding in all major direct marketing
media: direct mail, broadcast, print advertising, catalogs, co-ops, telemarketing,
inserts, and videos. The course stresses the measurability and accountability
of direct marketing and its relationship to the total marketing mix. Three
hours of lecture.
MKT 430: Problems of Retail Store Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. Policies, practices, principles, and methods
of efficiently operated retail stores. Areas covered include store location,
layout, organization, merchandising, planning, pricing, buying, personnel
management, credit, stock control, sales promotion, the retailing mix,
assortment planning, store operation, etc. Emphasis is to be given to the
contingency theory of management. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 440: International Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Marketing 301 or consent of the department. An introduction
to the three major marketing environments-domestic, foreign, and international.
Opportunities are presented for students to apply basic marketing knowledge
and skills to an international environment, and to learn basic international
marketing terminology, tools and concepts. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 450: Marketing Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department. A study
of the application of analytical concepts and principles to the development
of efficient strategies for solving marketing problems. The major policy
areas of product, price, channels, and promotion are integrated in the
development of the firm's total marketing effort. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 475: Internship in Marketing 3-6 cr.
Marketing-related employment with a qualified employer. The course
is open to students who have successfully completed 60 credit hours and
have either a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 for the last 24 hours; it requires
written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the
internship. Three to six hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Only
three hours may be applied to the major. Three hours of laboratory per
credit hour.
MKT 489: Marketing Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A study of the application of research to marketing
problems, and how the findings are used in the formulation of marketing
policies. Theories, concepts, and methodology applicable in apply in research
to marketing problems are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 490: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, MKT 301, and consent of the department.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics will
vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
MKT 495: Independent Studies in Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit
for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports
under the guidance of a member of the marketing faculty. Three hours of
research.
MKT 501: Graduate Seminar in Marketing Principles 3 cr.
A critical analysis of the marketing function in today's organizations.
Emphasis is placed on buyer behavior; market segmentation concepts; the
management of marketing activities; and environmental influences on marketing
management.
MKT 630: Problems of Retail Store Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. Policies, practices, principles, and methods
of efficiently operated retail stores. Areas covered include store location,
layout, organization, merchandising, planning, pricing, buying, personnel
management, credit, stock control, sales promotion, the retailing mix,
assortment planning, store operation, etc. Emphasis is to be given to the
contingency theory of management. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 640: International Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Marketing 301 or consent of the department. An introduction
to the three major marketing environments-domestic, foreign, and international.
Opportunities are presented for students to apply basic marketing knowledge
and skills to an international environment, and to learn basic international
marketing terminology, tools, and concepts. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 650: Marketing Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department. A study
of the application of analytical concepts and principles to the development
of efficient strategies for solving marketing problems. The major policy
areas of product, price, channels, and promotion are integrated in the
development of the firm's total marketing effort. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 689: Marketing Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A study of the application of research to marketing
problems, and how the findings are used in the formulation of marketing
policies. Theories, concepts, and methodology useful in applying research
to marketing problems are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 690: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, MKT 301, and consent of the department.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics will
vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
MKT 701: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
The role of marketing in business and society. An analysis of marketing
management concepts and methods are developed through reports, discussion,
and case study. Three hours of lecture.
MKT 720: Marketing Planning 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 701. Analytical framework for planning; planning
techniques and concepts, the planning process in organizations; special
problems in planning. Three hours of lecture.