- Home
-
Study
Study
Interested in studying at Northumbria? With 31,500 students, Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the country, offering courses on either a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis.
Studying at Northumbria-
UCAS Clearing 2023
- Clearing Courses
- Clearing 2023 FAQS
- UCAS Tariff Points
- Confirmation
- Clearing Case Studies
-
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate Study Degree
- Undergraduate Open Day & Events
- Application Guides
- Northumbria University UCAS Exhibitions
- Foundation Years
- Undergraduate Fees & Funding
- School & College Outreach
- Continuing Professional Development
-
Postgraduate
- Postgraduate Study Degree
- Postgraduate Research Degrees
- Postgraduate Open Days and Events
- Postgraduate Fees & Funding
- Flexible Learning
- Thinking about a Masters?
- Continuing Professional Development
- Change Direction
-
Student Life
- The Hub - Student Blog
- Accommodation
- Life in Newcastle
- Support for Students
- Careers
- Information for Parents
- Students' Union
- Northumbria Sport
-
-
International
International
Northumbria’s global footprint touches every continent across the world, through our global partnerships across 17 institutions in 10 countries, to our 277,000 strong alumni community and 150 recruitment partners – we prepare our students for the challenges of tomorrow. Discover more about how to join Northumbria’s global family or our partnerships.
View our Global Footprint-
Applying to Northumbria
- European Union
- Our London Campus
- Northumbria in Amsterdam
- Northumbria Pathway
- International Events
- Northumbria and your Country
- Entry Requirements
- Agent Network
-
Northumbria Language Centre
- Faculty Requirements
- Acceptable English Requirements
- Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills
- Academic Language Skills Programmes (ALS)
-
International & EU Fees, Funding & Scholarships
- EU/International Undergraduate Fees
- EU/International Undergraduate Funding
- EU/International Masters Fees
- EU/International Masters Funding
- EU/International Postgraduate Research Fees
- EU/International Postgraduate Research Funding
- International Money Matters
-
Life at Northumbria
- International student support
- The Hub - Student Blog
- Careers
-
International Mobility
- Current Northumbria Students
- Incoming Exchange Students
-
-
Business
Business
The world is changing faster than ever before. The future is there to be won by organisations who find ways to turn today's possibilities into tomorrows competitive edge. In a connected world, collaboration can be the key to success.
More on our Business Services -
Research
Research
Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic and social and arts & cultural needs for the communities
Discover more about our Research -
About Us
-
About Northumbria
- Our Vision
- Our Staff
- Our Partners
- Student Profiles
- Alumni Profiles
- Leadership & Governance
- Academic Departments
- University Services
- History of Northumbria
- Contact us
- Online Shop
-
-
Alumni
Alumni
Northumbria University is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 233,000 graduates based in 177 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.
Our Alumni - Work For Us
What will I learn on this module?
This module provides the knowledge and skills necessary for you to understand, critically analyse, and manage Strategic Marketing functions within fast-moving, international and competitive contexts.
Within the module, you will cover these main topics:
1) The role and process of Marketing: a strategic perspective;
2) The Marketing environment;
3) Brand Management & Marketing Communications;
4) Channel Management, Sales Management and Key Account Management;
5) Relationship Marketing: Customer Relationship Management and Internal Marketing;
6) Online and Digital Marketing;
7) Marketing Analytics;
8) Marketing Metrics.
During the module you will fine-tune your existing Strategic Marketing skills and gain a robust understanding of its board level management. You will critically analyse existing theory and practices, contribute your own ideas, and explore ways to apply this academic knowledge to an authentic commercial context. As a result, on returning to the workplace, you should be a skilled, informed manager able to lead a set of Marketing processes and strategies which deliver demonstrable value to your business and its stakeholders.
How will I learn on this module?
The module will be delivered through a combination of taught sessions, online resources, tutor-directed learning and independent learning. A Teaching and Learning Plan will outline the requirements for the module and all the structure and content of the taught sessions. In preparation for the taught sessions you will be expected to to undertake additional reading, research and preparatory work. The taught sessions will provide theoretical underpinning and complement materials available to you on the e-learning portal and through other suggested independent study resources such as the reading list. They will also help you to explore the themes raised and to apply them to a real life context.
Directed study will support the learning achieved in the taught sessions, facilitating a broader and deeper understanding of Strategic Marketing. Personalised feedback will be available from seminar tutors and generic feedback from e-learning portal communications. There will be other Blackboard materials to assist your independent learning.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
A member of academic staff will lead the module. In addition, a team of colleagues will deliver the taught sessions. Your principal point of academic contact will be the Module Tutor. The module is supported by an e-learning portal housing seminar slides and other materials. This portal will incorporate a student forum in which you can request advice from your fellow students and give advice to others, to encourage cooperation and collaboration skills.
You will be provided with a list of suggested reading which will encompass book chapters, industry reports and academic journal articles. You are encouraged to access and familiarise yourself with these in order to maintain the currency of your subject knowledge and to stay abreast of changes occurring within industry.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
On completion of the module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of current Strategic Marketing theories, practices and trends.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
On completion of the module you will be able to:
2. Critically analyse and apply strategic marketing theory into commercial contexts.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
On completion of the module you will be able to:
3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of ethical multi-stakeholder value delivery in an international context.
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment: Personalised formative feedback will be provided by the module team during the taught sessions. More generic feedback will be made available from the e-learning module site.
Summative assessment:
A 3000-word individual business report that applies marketing theory and concepts to your own organisational setting. This is weighted at 100% and assesses all module learning outcomes
Pre-requisite(s)
None
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
Any senior business executive must be strategic in their understanding of how to market to consumers, intermediaries and other organisations, in order to flourish in a competitive and swiftly evolving business environment. Strategic Marketing is at the heart of any successful commercial operation – regardless of sector, location or size – and may be conceptualised as the driving force of the entire organisation and the means by which organisational objectives are delivered. This module provides the skills and knowledge for you to steer your organisation’s Marketing and Sales operations successfully, and to gain a competitive advantage over other rival organisations and deliver sustained incremental performance.
Course info
Credits 10
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 15 months
Location Singapore
City Singapore
Start September, December, March or June
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
Current, Relevant and Inspiring
We continuously review and improve course content in consultation with our students and employers. To make sure we can inform you of any changes to your course register for updates on the course page.
Your Learning Experience
Find out about our distinctive approach at
www.northumbria.ac.uk/exp
Admissions Terms and Conditions
northumbria.ac.uk/terms
Fees and Funding
northumbria.ac.uk/fees
Admissions Policy
northumbria.ac.uk/adpolicy
Admissions Complaints Policy
northumbria.ac.uk/complaints