Master of Marketing - 2018

This course is designed for experienced professionals in any business domain who seek cutting edge theoretical knowledge and problem solving skills in marketing. The course features a comprehensive, intellectually stimulating, set of marketing concepts and ideas taught by a world class faculty, and will strenghten and enable career progression in a wide range of organisations. It is appropriate for professionals in middle to senior marketing positions or for those aspiring to such positions.

These course outcomes are aligned the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will:

1. be critical and creative scholars who:
   • produce innovative solutions to problems
   • apply research skills to business challenges
   • communicate effectively and perceptively
2. be responsible and effective global citizens who:
   • engage in an internationalised world
   • exhibit cross cultural competence
   • demonstrate ethical values
3. have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve
4. have advanced knowledge to master's level in marketing.

Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (https://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/graduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Application studies. All students complete Part A. Depending upon prior qualifications you may receive credit for Part B.

Part A. Mastery knowledge

These units will provide you with a comprehensive study of core marketing topics and impacts on marketing within organisations. You will gain an appreciation of key concepts and contemporary practice to develop your capacity to operate as a critical and creative professional.

Part B. Application studies

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development, and provide you with specialist professional insights and advanced practical skills that can be applied in marketing.

The course comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part B. Application studies (24 points).

• Students admitted at entry level 1 complete 72 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 48 points, comprising Part A.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/maps/map-b6010.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points)

Students complete:

a. Four units (30 points):

• MKF5917 Understanding marketing and consumers*
• MKF5741 Marketing performance and decision analysis
• MKF5760 Marketing leadership in society
• MKF5351 Marketing strategy masterclass (12 points)

b. Two or three units (18 points) from the following:

• MKF5150 Major project (12 points)
• MKF5231 Strategic brand management
• MKF5371 Business to business marketing
• MKF5403 Advanced business research methods
• MKF5461 Contemporary issues in marketing
• MKF5463 Advanced buyer behaviour
• MKF5601 Social media marketing
• MKF5630 Services marketing
• MKF5641Not offered in 2018 Advanced marketing communication
• MKF5761 Managing supply networks
• MKF5801 Customer focused innovation
• MKF5912 Marketing research
• MKF5926 Integrated marketing communication
• MKF5981 Retailing
• MKX5123 Entrepreneurial innovation
• MKF5260 International marketing
• MKX5521 Global study programs in marketing

* Students with an undergraduate marketing major may apply for exemption from this unit.

Part B. Application studies (24 points)

Students complete either a. or b. below:

a. Four units (24 points) of elective units at either level 4 or 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University so long as you have the pre-requisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

b. Three research pathway units (24 points):

• MKF5301 Minor thesis (12 points)
• MKX4070 Qualitative research methods
• MKX4080 Advanced business research methods

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above
• Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.

Students can choose to complete a program of study (24 points) that may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research.