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Locational Planning & Place Marketing: Option Briefing. David Bennison & John Pal Marketing & Retail Division. First Term Principles of place marketing Marketing and managing: Urban space Rural space Competitive place marketing Policy frameworks and issues. Second Term
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Locational Planning &Place Marketing: Option Briefing David Bennison & John Pal Marketing & Retail Division
First Term Principles of place marketing Marketing and managing: Urban space Rural space Competitive place marketing Policy frameworks and issues Second Term Principles and processes of retail locational planning Locational management Current issues in retail location Syllabus
Course features • Combination of lectures, guest lectures, tutorials (case studies / exercises) • One hour weekly lecture, with a fortnightly one hour tutorial • Supporting material available on WebCT Vista • Theory as a basis for practice • Draws on extensive research and contacts with industry and government • Free student affiliate membership of the Institute of Place Management is available: www.placemanagement.org • Individual assignment (evaluation of place marketing strategies of a country of your own choice) – 50% unit marks. Submission date likely to be last week of first term. • Closed book examination; three questions from six – 50% unit marks
Some other things you should know • Relatively unusual course, based on research work undertaken at MMUBS over more than 15 years • No single text book: you will be expected to read widely round the subject focusing on academic journal articles • In 2008/09, about 10% failed the assignment through a combination of missing lectures and not doing enough reading • On the other hand, in 2008/09 90% passed the assignment! • The second part of the course is very retail-oriented, focuses in particular on UK policy and practice, and does not have an international dimension • Here are some of the comments the students made in last year’s feedback survey: “David and John have been superb all year, and made the course intellectually stimulating as well as enjoyable.” “Taught with real enthusiasm and structure .. Down-to- earth, helpful tutors.” “The lectures were very good; feedback on work and guidance for the exam is excellent.” “One great module, and one which I’d recommend to any 2nd year student.”
Any questions? Contact Professor David Bennison: d.bennison@mmu.ac.uk Marketing & Retail Division, Room 1105c Tel: 0161-247-3838