Intended Learning Outcomes (Skills, Knowledge, Attitude) and competencies
The students will be enabled to apply several methods in the field of marketing (and digital commerce), especially for markets which are challenged by digital transformation. On the basis of the analysis of a case study they learn to apply innovative marketing strategies and to connect them with financial outcomes. The students learn to analyze marketing of companies in b2b or b2c -markets , depending on their case study).
They regard marketing and technology to serve humanity, thereby they consider sustainability as an imperative (marketing 5.0).
The students learn to apply artificial intelligence to analyze the company (case) and to apply markeitng concepts. The students get an integrated understanding of marketing and technology and financials.
Contents
• Market analysis from the perspective of digital change
• Marketing strategy
• Sustainable Marketing
• Marketing conceptualization and implementation
• Analyzing a business model and the value proposition and the marketing - mix
• Customer centered design
• Performance marketing
• Selling technology
Applied methods in Economics and Business administration
r Analysis models and methods (research and analysis models):
• Analysis of value creation
• Digital impact analysis
• Technology acceptance
• Customer journey analysis
• Design thinking
r Quantitative empirical methods (comparative – statistical, mathematical methods, data analysis):
• Data analysis regarding the marketing and financial outcome
• Analysis of customer segments and their behavior
r Qualitative and interpretative methods (expert interviews, polls, standardised surveys):
• Interpretation of market data and the impact of digital change
• Business modeling
Teaching and Learning Styles
• Interactice lectures
• Case studies/project work
• Discussion
• Presentation
Literature
- Kotler, P. et al (2025 or 2019 europ. edition), Marketing Management, Pearson.
- Kotler, P. et al (2021), Marketing 5.0 Technology for Humanity
- Chaffey, D., Digital Business and E-Commerce Management, Pearson Education
- Spreer, C. (2024), PsyConversion
Additional books and current articles from (reviewed) journals in the seminar.