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Strategic Branding and Marketing CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 4_LIF5300

Credits

5 op

Learning objectives

The students will understand the meaning of strategic brands in the success of an organisation. The connection between branding and the overall management of the organisation will become clearer. The student will also learn the process of methodical brand building and the tools and methods of implementation.

Content

- Meaning of brands in regards to purchase behavior
- Meaning of brands in regards to organizational achievement
- Brand strategies and branding as a strategic issue
- Brand building elements, concepts and process
- Brand equity and benefits

Prerequisites

Effective Marketing or similar.

Materials

Aaker, D: Building Strong Brands.
Keller, K: Strategic Brand Management, 2008.
Fournier, Breazeale & Fetscherin, edited: Consumer-brand relationships, 2012.
Other material provided by teacher.

Qualifications

Effective Marketing or similar.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Virpi Oksanen
Student groups
  • LI22SP
    International Business

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures, guided exercises, cases, active participation, literature and articles.

Assessment on exam (60%) and group work (40%).

Student workload

In class meetings 26h.
Exam and preparation 20h.
Group work 40h.
Literature, articles and other material 49h.

Qualifications

Effective Marketing or similar.

Materials

Coleman; Building Brand Experiences; a practical guide to retaining brand relevance. 2018. Kogan Page.
Fournier, Breazeale & Fetscherin, edited: Consumer-brand relationships, 2012.
Guzman, Veloutson & Peppu: Brand Equity; defining, measuring and managing brand equity. 2017. Emerald Publishing Ltd.
Keller & Swaminathan: Strategic Brand Management: building, measuring and managing brand equity. 2020. Pearson Education. eBook.
McDonald; Brand identity; the must have guide on branding, brand strategy & brand development; craft and design an irresistable strong brand business. 2020.
Other material provided by teacher.

Further information

Incoming exchange students may enroll as well.