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  • OPT 205 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Principles of Marketing and Sale
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    OPT 205
    Fall
    2
    0
    2
    4

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Group Work
    Problem Solving
    Case Study
    Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The primary objective of this course is to equip students with fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as essential skills and insights in the domains of marketing and sales -a subfield of the broader marketing field. This course aims to establish a foundation that will enable students to formulate effective marketing and sales strategies in their future professional endeavors.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Define the concepts on principles of marketing
    • Explain the place and the importance of sales within marketing
    • Define the principles and theories of sales
    • Evaluate the customers' needs through theoretical knowledge on sociology and psychology
    • Apply sales techniques
    Course Description This course will offer an in-depth examination of marketing principles, concepts and the marketing process. It will extensively scrutinize the elements of marketing strategy, including market segmentation, targeting, positioning, and differentiation, as well as the marketing mix, which includes product, price, place, promotion, while drawing upon real-world case studies for illustration. Ultimately, students will acquire practical expertise in devising adaptable strategies by considering the determinants of customer purchasing behavior and the purchasing decision process.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Introduction; outline of the course flow; a broad overview of the core marketing concepts.
    2 Definition of marketing; marketing process: Creating and capturing customer value; understanding the market and customer needs Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed.
    3 Designing a customer value-driven marketing strategy: Marketing management; marketing management approaches Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed. Altunışık, R., Özdemir, Ş., Torlak, Ö., Pazarlama İlkeleri Yönetimi, Beta, 4. baskı
    4 Designing a customer value-oriented marketing strategy: Preparing an integrated marketing plan and program; creating customer value Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed. Grewal, D., Levy, M., Pazarlama, Nobel, 5. Basımdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörleri: F. Müge Arslan, Taşkın Dirsehan
    5 Marketing strategy and marketing mix: Segmentation, targeting, differentiation and positioning Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed. (7. Bölüm) Grewal, D., Levy, M., Pazarlama, Nobel, 5. Basımdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörleri: F. Müge Arslan, Taşkın Dirsehan
    6 Developing an integrated marketing mix: product, price, place, promotion Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed.
    7 Engaging consumers and communicating customer value: Integrated marketing communication strategy Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed.
    8 Midterm Exam
    9 Building customer value: Product; differences between goods and services; product line decisions; product mix decisions Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed. (8. Bölüm) Altunışık, R., Özdemir, Ş., Torlak, Ö., Pazarlama İlkeleri Yönetimi, Beta, 4. baskı
    10 Consumer markets and purchasing behavior: Characteristics affecting consumer behavior Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed. Grewal, D., Levy, M., Pazarlama, Nobel, 5. Basımdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörleri: F. Müge Arslan, Taşkın Dirsehan
    11 Consumer markets and purchasing behavior: Characteristics affecting consumer behavior Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed.
    12 Buying decision behavior and buyer decision process Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Opresnik, M.O., Principles of Marketing, Pearson, 17th ed.
    13 Basic sales process Grewal, D., Levy, M., Pazarlama, Nobel, 5. Basımdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörleri: F. Müge Arslan, Taşkın Dirsehan, ISBN: 978-625-427-804-4. Koç, E., Tüketici Davranışı ve Pazarlama Stratejileri -Global ve Yerel Yaklaşım, Seçkin, 8. Baskı
    14 Persona and Customer Journey Mapping (CJM) The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    15 Review of the semester The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    16 Final

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks Lecturer notes
    Suggested Readings/Materials
    • Daft, RL., Management, Cengage, 14th ed., ISBN: 978-0357139752
    • Zeytinoglu, GN. Introduction to Business, TC Anadolu University Publication, E-ISBN: 978-975-06-2416-

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    -
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    20
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    4
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    10
    1
    10
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    -
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    15
    15
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    28
    28
    Final Exam
    1
    35
    35
        Total
    120

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2

    To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4

    To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    5

    To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

    -
    -
    -
    -
    X
    6

    To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    11

    To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    To have knowledge and skills related to the administrative responsibility and management of an optician’s store

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    13

    To monitor visual health related products, determine the needs of the optician’s store and carry out activities for development

    -
    -
    -
    -
    X

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest


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