Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles Of Marketing
Course Code: İDT251
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of marketing, the evolution of marketing thought, and the marketing environment; to develop their ability to analyze consumer behavior and the purchase decision process, formulate segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies, evaluate the elements of the marketing mix, and interpret current marketing practices.

Course Content

This course covers the definition, scope, and importance of marketing; the evolution of marketing concepts; the marketing environment; consumer behavior and the purchase decision process; market segmentation, targeting, and positioning; the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion); product management, branding, packaging, and new product development; pricing strategies; distribution channels and logistics activities; the promotion mix, advertising, personal selling, public relations, digital communication, marketing mix applications, case studies, and current marketing practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of marketing, the evolution of the marketing concept, and its importance for businesses.
2.Analyzes the marketing environment and evaluates its effects on businesses.
3.Explains the processes of market segmentation, target market selection, and positioning.
4.Evaluates the basic marketing strategies used in product and pricing decisions.
5.Interprets distribution channels and the elements of the marketing mix in line with organizational objectives.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mucuk, İ. (2016). Pazarlama İlkeleri. İstanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi.
2.Fırat, D. (2019). Pazarlama İlkeleri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3.Anıl, N. K. ve Eti İçli, G. (2022). Pazarlama İlkeleri. Konya: Eğitim Yayınevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Marketing: Definition, Scope, and Importance of Marketing
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Evolution of Marketing Concepts and Modern Marketing Approaches
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Marketing Environment and Factors Influencing Marketing
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Consumer Behavior and the Purchase Decision Process
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Market Segmentation, Target Market Selection and Positioning
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Marketing Mix (4P)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Product: The Product Concept, Product Types, and Product Life Cycle
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Product: Brand, Packaging and New Product Development
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Price: Pricing Fundamentals and Pricing Strategies
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Distribution (Place): Distribution Channels and Logistics Activities
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Promotion: Promotion Mix and Advertising
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Promotion: Personal Selling, Public Relations, and Digital Communication
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Marketing Mix Applications and Case Studies
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Marketing Practices and General Overview
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading the relevant chapter from the course textbook.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment1202
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination125025
Final Examination140040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026