Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles of Marketing
Course Code: PAR101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The class enables students (a) To analyze the current marketing approach and (b) to analyze the external environment in accordance with the industry and the target market and (c) to be able to determine the factors that are out of control and to value the appropriate segments in the market. However, by examining the product life curves, determining the measures to increase sales, creating positioning strategies, in the light of the market structure and competitiveness. Understanding the product differentiation according to the characteristics of the target market and forming positioning strategies, determining product life periods are the part of the course goals. Determination of the price according to the structure of the business, management of the uncontrollable variables, creation of the promise mix, determination of the relation in the marketing channels through the marketing mix are in the context of the course objectives.

Course Content

By analyzing the present marketing concept, it is possible to determine marketing understanding according to business and market conditions, in order to determine the variables that cannot be controlled, evaluate market segments. To make the determinants of the price, to contribute to the change of the price, to determine the most suitable ones by determining the marketing channels are all in the context of the course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onur TERZİ
Learning Outcomes
1.To contribute marketing approach of the enterprise.
2.To analyze marketing frameworks.
3.To segment the market and select the right market segment.
4.To contribute marketing product.
5.To contribute marketing stragies
6.To channel information of marketing instruments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Marketing Principles - Management - Case Studies; Professor Dr. Cemal YÜKSELEN
2.Pazarlama İlkeleri – İsmet Mucuk
3.Pazarlama İlkeleri - A.Hamdi İslamoğlu
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course content, teaching and resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and Scope of Marketing and Development of Marketing Approach
Week 3 - Theoretical
Marketing Environment and Strategic Planning
Week 4 - Theoretical
Marketing Environment and Strategic Planning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Marketing Information System and Marketing Research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Market Segmentation and Target Market Identification
Week 7 - Theoretical
Market Segmentation and Target Market Identification
Week 8 - Theoretical
Product Decisions and Management
Week 9 - Theoretical
Product Classification and Product Life Cycle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Price and Pricing Decisions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pricing Strategies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Distribution and Distribution Channels
Week 13 - Theoretical
Distribution and Distribution Channels
Week 14 - Theoretical
Promotion (Marketing Communication)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150345
Assignment125530
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026