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Undergraduate Course: Marketing Technical Products 3 (MAEE09003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaManagement (School of Engineering) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course is aimed at third year undergraduate science and engineering students, or anyone with an interest in the process of turning science and technology into a product. The material is introduced through lectures, cases, videos, and additional multimedia resources.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Friday, 10:00 - 13:00, Zone: Central. G.8 George Square
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:30
Resit Exam Diet (August)1:30
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:

1. Understand the strategic importance of matching the marketing mix with consumer/customer needs.

2. Identify the key elements involved in selecting suitable market entries for a simple (multiple)product/ technology.

3. Investigate different sources of information relevant to a new business venture, in particular existing intellectual property during the PLC.

4. Understand the role of marketing research and market(ing) strategies.
Assessment Information
1 Coursework (50%)
1 Final Exam (50%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserMr Stephen Warrington
Tel: (0131 6)50 5672
Email: s.warrington@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: kathryn.nicol@ed.ac.uk
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