Brand Management (MAN428) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Brand Management MAN428 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemal Gürkan Küçükergin
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Teach basic concepts of brand and brand management, strategies for increasing brand equity
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To explain stages of brand development
  • To measure brand value
  • To analyze brand strategies
  • To describe global brand management
Course Content Definition of a brand, brand name, brand attributes, brand positioning, image building, the difference between brand image and brand identity, sources of brand identity, methods to build brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand association, the relationship between brand equity and customer equity.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction
2 Product and product decisions
3 Brand concept, benefits, functions
4 Visual and audio elements of the brand
5 Brand personality, brand identity and brand image
6 Customer-based brand value measurement-1
7 Customer-based brand value measurement-2
8 Special brands
9 Midterm
10 Article analysis-1
11 Article analysis-2
12 Article analysis-3
13 Presentations
14 Presentations
15 Presentations
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. David Aaker, 2014, Güçlü Markalar Yaratmak, Mediacat yayıncılık

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 15
Presentation 1 35
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 10 10
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 30 30
Total Workload 128