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MKT 151 Marketing and Society

An overview of the environment, concepts and current trends that shape the world of marketing. Attention is paid to the impact of marketing on society. This course will not be accepted for credit for departmental or College of Business Administration major or minors.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 220 Introduction to Retail Merchandising

An overview of merchandising systems and procedures as they relate to organizational structure, product planning, and inventory control.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 255 Introduction to Logistics and Physical Distribution

Functions, tactics, and current trends that shape logistics management. Introduces fundamentals of logistics, including inventory, transportation, and distribution. Prerequisite: 26 semester hours completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

26 semester hours completed

Corequisites

None.

MKT 297 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topics will be listed on students' transcripts.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 300 Introduction to Marketing

A basic introduction to the marketing environment, the marketing mix, marketing management and the place of marketing in world society. Credit may not be earned in both MKT 304 and MKT 300; cannot be counted on any BSBA major including Marketing, Logistics Management, or Hospitality Services Administration. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 semester hours completed

Corequisites

None.

MKT 301 Integrated Marketing Principles

An introduction to marketing and how it provides customer and market information to the organization so that strategic and tactical decisions are customer-focused and market-driven. Prerequisites: Admission to BSBA Degree, BIS 255; Co- requisites: BUS 321, MGT 311/MKT 311.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to BSBA Degree; BIS 255;

Corequisites

None.

MKT 303 Integrated Supply Chain Management

Application of concepts and tools in purchasing, production and distribution of goods and services along an integrated supply chain in organizations. Identical to MGT 303. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of these courses.  Prerequisites: Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies; ACC 255, BIS 255, MGT 258. Co-requisites: MKT 304, FIN 302.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies; ACC 255, BIS 255, MGT 258

Corequisites

MKT 304, FIN 302.

Cross Listed Courses

MGT 303

MKT 304 Integrated Marketing Management

An introduction to marketing and how it provides customer and market information to the organization so strategic and tactical decisions are customer-focused and market-driven. Prerequisites: Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies; ACC 255, BIS 255, MGT 258. Co-requisites: MGT/MKT 303, FIN 302.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies; ACC 255, BIS 255, MGT 258

Corequisites

MGT 303/MKT 303, FIN 302.

MKT 305 Buyer Behavior

Characteristics of consumers affecting the decision process in buying and the marketing implications. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301, 56 semester hours completed, and admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301, 56 semester hours completed, and admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 310 Marketing Communications

An overview of advertising, personal selling and sales promotion, and other techniques that an organization would use to communicate with its target markets. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 311 Operations and Supply Chain Management

Application of concepts and tools in purchasing production and distribution of goods and services along an integrated supply chain in organizations. Identical to MGT 311. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Admission to BSBA Degree; BIS 255; Co- requisites: BUS 321, MKT 301.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to BSBA Degree; BIS 255;

Corequisites

BUS 321, MKT 301

Cross Listed Courses

MGT 311

MKT 315 Advertising Media

Evaluation of media in relationship to marketing objectives. Selection of media space/time and decision-making in development of media schedules. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; MKT 310 or JRN 360 or approval of instructor; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 semester hours completed; MKT 310 or JRN 360 or approval of instructor; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 320 Retail Management

Functions of a retail establishment are examined. Significant developments taking place in the major environments of retailers-- social, economic, technological, and legal. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 325 Merchandising Management

Current problems in merchandising which include technological aspects, inventory valuation and reporting procedures, stock planning, and product mix considerations. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor; Recommended: Pre/Co-Requisite: MKT 320.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor

Corequisites

None.

MKT 330 Marketing Channels

Institutions, physical flows, behavioral and economic relationships comprising channel systems in the marketing environment. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 304; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 340 Personal Selling

Explores personal selling as an element of a firm’s promotional efforts to create value and serve customers, with emphasis on skill development and value creation. Prerequisite: 30 semester hours completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

30 semester hours completed

Corequisites

None.

MKT 341 Services Marketing

Planning and implementation of marketing strategy and application of the marketing mix to services including hospitality, banking and health services. Identical to HSA 341. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

HSA 341

MKT 350 Marketing Analysis

Analysis of marketing data: marketing research, statistics, marketing cost/revenue analysis and sales and market forecasting. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; STA 282; ACC 202 or ACC 255; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 304; STA 282; ACC 202 or ACC 255; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 360 Electronic Commerce and Marketing Strategy

Basic concepts and tools for understanding and exploring market opportunities and marketing strategies associated with global electronic commerce. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 390 Field Studies

Activities which may include industrial visitations and work study in conference with supervision of cooperating organization, professor, and student. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 397 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

6 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 410 Advertising Management

Provides an understanding and evaluation of the advertising function within the modern business environment. Management decision-making is stressed in advertising as a vital communication tool. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301, MKT 310 or JRN 360; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301, MKT 310 or JRN 360; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 420 Advanced Selling and Negotiation

The methods and consultative selling skills necessary to develop and deliver effective sales presentations, negotiate successfully, and form relationships with business-to-business customers. Pre/Co-requisite: MKT 300 or 301 or BCA 265QR. Prerequisites: MKT 340; 56 hours; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 340; 56 hours; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor

Corequisites

None.

MKT 422 Cooperative/Internship in Retailing

Full time work experience under the supervision of the department and participating employer. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor. Recommended: MKT 320.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 425 Retail Strategy

Development of strategic methods for addressing retail problems. Problem solving orientation within the retail organizational setting. Prerequisites: MKT 320; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor. Recommended: MKT 422.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 320; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 431 Logistics Operations

Operational issues, management techniques and technology applied to distribution operations. Focus is on the integration of logistics operations of all firms within the supply chain. Prerequisites: MKT 255; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 255; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 432 Logistics Strategy

Strategic planning of a firm's logistics system in a global marketplace, including customer service, inventory, warehousing and transportation strategies. Prerequisites: MKT 255; MKT 300 or 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 255; MKT 300 or MKT 301; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 435 Transportation

The role of transportation systems in an economy, transport system pricing, and the management of transportation operations. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 304; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 440 Sales Management

The organization, planning, operation and control of the business-to- business sales force from the perspective of the sales manager. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or 301 or BCA 265QR; MKT 340; 86 Hours; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301 or BCA 265QR; MKT 340; 86 Hours; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 450 Marketing Research

Methodology used in gathering, recording, and analyzing marketing data to aid executives in making marketing decisions. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301; STA 282; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor. Recommended: BUS 300.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301; STA 282; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor

Corequisites

None.

MKT 460 Organizational Selling

Explores methodologies used by sales professionals to collaborate with the leadership of customer organizations in an effort to develop solutions that sustain/enhance their competitive advantage. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301 or BCA 265QR; MKT 340; 86 hours; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301 or BCA 265QR; MKT 340; 86 hours; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 465 Supply Chain Management

Integration of competencies in logistics related areas. Logistical policy establishment and decision-making for solving complex logistical problems that focus on global and intercompany logistics systems. Prerequisites: MKT 431, 432; 86 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 431, MKT 432; 86 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 490 Internship in Marketing/Logistics

A full time work experience occurring within a marketing or logistics organization. Detailed written report and assigned readings required. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; Marketing or logistics major in addition to MKT 300 or MKT 301; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor. Recommended: Completion of 6 credit hours in marketing.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor and department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; Marketing or logistics major in addition to MKT 300 or MKT 301; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 491 Independent Studies

Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Open to seniors in good academic standing. Prerequisites: prior permission of instructor and department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

prior permission of instructor and department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 499 Strategic Marketing Problems

A functionally integrative capstone course which focuses upon developing a decision-making framework. Students formulate and implement comprehensive marketing strategies within a global context. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; MKT 255, MKT 305, MKT 310, MKT 450; admission to the BSBA degree; if not earning a BSBA degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

86 semester hours completed; MKT 255, MKT 305, MKT 310, MKT 450; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 510 Sustainability and Marketing

Exploration of marketing's intersection with societal, economic, and environmental domains. Topics include the role of marketing in society, ethics, and marketing actions toward business sustainability. Prerequisites: MKT 300, MKT 301 or MKT 304; 80 hours of course work completed; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300, MKT 301 or MKT 304; 80 hours of course work completed; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None

MKT 555 Market and Sales Forecasting

Develops familiarity with methods most commonly used in market and sales forecasting. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are included with emphasis on the latter. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: one course in MKT; one course in statistics or MKT 450; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; 86 semester hours completed; or admission to the MBA or MSA program; or permission of the MBA or MSA director.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

one course in MKT; one course in statistics or MKT 450; Admission to the BSBA Degree; if not earning a BSBA Degree, course listed on a declared major or minor; 86 semester hours completed; or admission to the MBA or MSA program; or permission of the MBA or MSA director.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 560 International Marketing

Policies and practices employed in international business. Considers problems in international payments, trade and investment with special emphasis on integrating managerial dimensions with related economic principles. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 301, Admission to the BSBA Degree or declared a major/minor with MKT 560 as a requirement/elective, 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 301, Admission to the BSBA Degree or declared a major/minor with MKT 560 as a requirement/elective, 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 597 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcripts. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; admission to Professional Business Studies; senior standing; 86 semester hours completed.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

MKT 300 or MKT 304; admission to Professional Business Studies; senior standing; 86 semester hours completed.

Corequisites

None.

MKT 599 Humanitarian Logistics Project

Provide students the opportunity to work on a large-scale service- learning humanitarian logistics project supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisites: Completion of 86 credit hours. Recommended: MKT 300 or 304.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Completion of 86 credit hours

Corequisites

None.