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Course Description

In today's highly competitive marketplace, effective marketing is a core requirement of any successful organization. A well-conceived strategic marketing plan supported by effective execution is essential to profitable business growth and/or nonprofit success. This course, which provides an overview of marketing and the marketing process, is designed for those new to marketing or those trained in other disciplines.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

  • Analyze the target audience and their needs
  • Assess the environment and perform SWOT analysis
  • Utilize marketing research techniques
  • Differentiate your product or service with optimal positioning
  • Develop compelling promotional programs
  • Formulate effective pricing strategies
  • Acquire cross-cultural marketing communication skills for the global marketplace

Course participants use these tools and ideas to create a strategic marketing plan for a product or service of their choice.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
5:30PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Apr 06, 2023 to Jun 15, 2023
Campus
Web-based Instruction
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Web-based Instruction
Delivery Options
Online Blended  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $650.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
Section Notes

Late Registrations Notice: 

Self enrollment will be available until 11:59PM PT of the second business day after the 1st class session (i.e. If the first class starts on Thursday, self-enrollment is open until the following Monday at 11:59PM).  If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu


Steps to Enroll
 


How to Access Your Online Course:

 

One business day after enrollment but no sooner than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course, you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access your online course. You don’t need to take any action until you receive that email. Please note that you will not be able to access your online course until all the steps highlighted in that email are complete.
 


Required Textbook(s):
TBA

 

No refunds after 04/16/23
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.