SUSTAINABLE MARKETING

Course Description

This course tries to introduce the concept of sustainable approach due to the fact that the environment play a crucial role in sustainability studies at the top of the agenda for many organizations. Marketing has a key role to play in driving this agenda. This course tries to explore the complex and challenging environment of sustainable marketing strategies and actions. It firstly starts by considering the background of traditional marketing in order to understand some changes that have occurred over recent times and their significance. From corporate social responsibility to societal and green marketing movements, leading to the development of sustainable marketing practice. This course relies on the most complete and the accessible introduction to sustainable marketing in various markets.

SUSTAINABLE MARKETING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Dahlstrom, R., & Crosno, J. (2021). Sustainable marketing (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
2. 02 Gates, Bill (2021), How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, Toronto; available on Amazon.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Debate the relevance of a rapidly changing business environment and its influence on the marketing concept. SOLO 5
2. L02 Explain the contributions of corporate social responsibility, and societal and green marketing approaches to understanding the development of sustainable marketing. SOLO 3
3. L03 Explain the social and psychological motivators behind pro-sustainable behavior. SOLO 3
4. L04 Define the significance of the growing impact of business activity on the natural environment. SOLO 3
5. L05 Identify and evaluate the different forms of consumption behaviour and their impact on sustainability. SOLO 2
6. L06 Evaluate the conflicts and ambiguity that exist in the minds of consumers with regard to sustainable behavior. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: Acknowledged that acquired knowledge and continuous learning will be their competitive advantage by learning new methods and skills which they can use both in their lives and workplace, especially in the field of marketing.
2. P02 PO2: Acquired the necessary skills and knowledge which enforced the students to keep developing themselves by working independently.
3. P03 PO3: Applied the marketing research process by using different techniques from different scientific points of view, and interpreted the findings by combining them with advanced theoretical knowledge in marketing field and develop creative strategies.
4. P04 PO4: Applied critical thinking and evaluate and resolve issues and situations from the perspective of ethical behaviour, responsible management and sustainability.
5. P05 PO5: Been able to use technological tools and share the information obtained during the program in a safe and secure way in their professional and private lives.
6. P06 PO6: Gained the ability to study and work collaboratively with colleagues/co-workers in multicultural environments.
7. P07 PO7: Been able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures inside and outside the company.
8. P08 PO8: Practiced scenarios and case studies in order to apply various marketing theories knowledge and research with the aim to solve real-life problems faced by organizations.
9. P09 PO9: Comprehended ,analyzed the environmental factors affecting organizations and been able to formulate a marketing plan that will meet the organization's objectives based on the theories and knowledge acquired.
10. P10 PO10: Developed awareness about the environment by associating marketing theories with environmental approaches.
11. P11 PO11: Gained social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, dissemination and application in the field of marketing.

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