MKTG 3021 Strategic Brand Management

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 201083

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Description Consumers' brand interaction in the marketplace is shaped by a digital and technology driven marketing environment. Innovative and interactive branding strategies have become the key to a successful marketing strategy. Students learn to strategically create, develop, innovate, position and protect branding in an ever-changing environment to establish a sustainable competitive advantage. Through these industry-related activities, students create a business driven portfolio, which can be presented to potential employers. This subject uses workshop sessions and online activities to create an interactive learning environment and bring the content to life.

School Business

Discipline Marketing

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) MKTG 1006

Equivalent Subjects MKTG 3001 - Brand and Product Management

Assumed Knowledge

Students are recommended to have completed 201084 Customer Insights and 201082 Customer Experience Fundamentals which will provide knowledge of consumer behaviour and market research.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Evaluate brand equity using appropriate theoretical frameworks and tools.
Assess brand strategies in a technology and driven marketplace.
Apply appropriate tools for brand portfolio management.
Effectively communicate brand strategies using a range of formats

Subject Content

1. Nature and difference between Brand & Product Management
2. Product Development
3. Essence of Building Strong Brands
4. Development of Digital Marketing Strategies
5. Importance of Innovation and Consumer Agency
6. Interactive Marketing Strategies
7. Brand Relationships
8. Brand Portfolio Management

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Case Study	1000 word equivalency	30	N	Individual	Y
Portfolio	2000 word equivalency	40	N	Individual	Y
Applied Project	2000 word equivalency	30	N	Group	Y

Prescribed Texts

Keller, K.L. and V. Swaminathan 2019, Strategic brand management - building, measuring and managing brand equity, 5th Global edition, Pearson Higher Ed USA. [Or latest edition]

Teaching Periods