Catalog

2013-2014

Minor:

Marketing

Departments/Programs:

Business, Accounting and Economics (Undergraduate)

Marketing Minor (21 hours)
Courses
BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing	3 hours
Five electives from the following (two courses must be BUSAD courses): BUSAD 226 Marketing Management BUSAD 227 Consumer Behavior BUSAD 228 International Marketing BUSAD 229 Promotional Strategy BUSAD 239 Business Ethics BUSAD 247 Negotiations COMM 155 Mass Media COMM 225 Persuasion COMM 232 Public Relations COMM 260 Principles of Advertising JOURN 164 Computer Publishing I (Effective Fall 2013, COMM-270 is not applicable)	15 hours

BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing (3 hours)

Students examine the role of marketing in society with an introduction to the fundamentals of strategic marketing planning and the development of the marketing mix. Topics include buyer behavior, market segmentation, distribution, pricing policies, communication strategies, and product development.

(Normally offered each semester.)

BUSAD 226 Marketing Management (3 hours)

This course is taught from the leader's decision-making perspective with an emphasis on the marketing manager's role in the development and analysis of goal-oriented marketing strategies. Students explore how marketing decisions impact the overall development including market research, promotion, pricing, distribution, and competitive strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

BUSAD 227 Consumer Behavior (3 hours)

Application of behavioral science theories, concepts, methods, and research findings to the understanding and prediction of consumer behavior as the basis for decision making by marketing managers. Designed to provide additional insight into sociological, psychological, and environmental factors affecting the consumer decision process and their importance to marketing strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

BUSAD 228 International Marketing (3 hours)

This course provides an investigation of the opportunities and challenges facing American companies seeking to expand their markets across international boundaries. Analysis includes a study of international marketing barriers, cultural patterns, adapting the product line to international markets, selecting of channels of distribution, pricing strategies, and international communication strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

BUSAD 229 Promotional Strategy (3 hours)

Focuses on developing the appropriate mix of promotional tools used in marketing communications, including advertising, sales promotions, public relations, sponsorship, point of purchase, and personal selling. Examines the relationship of promotional strategies to the communication process. Students develop an integrated marketing communications plan for an area business.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in BUSAD 115 Principles of Marketing.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

BUSAD 239 Business Ethics (3 hours)

This course investigates ethical issues and moral dilemmas found in the modern business arena. The conflict between an organization's economic performance and its social obligations are studied. Various economic theories, legal regulations and philosophic doctrines are discussed. Contemporary Western moral philosophy, historic and contemporary Christian ethics, and social theory provide a context for the course. Case studies are integrated throughout the semester.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

BUSAD 247 Negotiations (3 hours)

This course presents the fundamentals of business negotiation, strategies and tactics of a variety of negotiation styles and contexts, in addition to, individual differences and negotiation across cultures. Negotiation principles are analyzed through readings, cases, class discussion, presentations, and guest speakers. Application of these principles is provided during the course through a variety of negotiation exercises.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

COMM 155 Mass Media (3 hours)

A study of the development of types of media including books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and film. The interaction of these media and their impact on society and the individual are included.

COMM 225 Persuasion (4 hours)

A study of theories and practices of persuasion within a variety of communication contexts. Students will be expected to apply these concepts to out-of-class persuasive situations.

COMM 232 Public Relations (3 hours)

The course in Public Relations is a study of the nature of public relations, the persons involved, its relationship to public opinion, and the channels communication that are used. Special attention is given to the application of public relations strategies for particular events or organizations.

COMM 260 Principles of Advertising (3 hours)

This broad-based course overviews the history and criticism of advertising, as well as the fundamental aspects of targeting, positioning, media selection, and creative strategy. The culminating project involves working with a client to develop a full advertising campaign.

JOURN 164 Computer Publishing I (3 hours)

Study and practice of various print-media production skills including typography, layout design, and printing techniques. Students will learn several pagination and design computer programs.