| 1 | Introduction to Marketing Concepts:
Definition, scope, the role of marketing in business and society |
| 2 | Consumer Behavior and Psychology in Marketing:
Needs, motivations, perception, and decision-making processes |
| 3 | Market Segmentation and Targeting:
Demographic, geographic, psychographic segmentation and target market selection |
| 4 | Branding and Positioning:
Brand identity, differentiation, value proposition, and positioning strategies |
| 5 | Marketing Research and Data Collection:
Surveys, focus groups, observational methods, and interpreting results |
| 6 | Product Development and Life Cycle:
New product development stages and PLC strategies |
| 7 | Pricing Strategies:
Cost-based, value-based, competitive pricing, and psychological pricing |
| 8 | Distribution and Channel Management:
Direct vs. indirect channels, supply chain partners, logistics |
| 9 | Promotion and Integrated Marketing Communication:
Advertising, PR, sales promotions, and message consistency across media |
| 10 | Digital Marketing and Social Media Trends:
SEO, email marketing, influencer marketing, and platform strategies |
| 11 | Marketing Ethics and Legal Aspects:
Consumer rights, misleading advertising, privacy and data regulations |
| 12 | Global and Cultural Influences in Marketing:
Adapting strategies to cultural values, localization vs. standardization |
| 13 | Case Study: Real-World Marketing Campaigns:
Analyzing success and failure stories; student-led discussion |
| 14 | Case Study: Real-World Marketing Campaigns:
Analyzing success and failure stories; student-led discussion |