Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Marketing
Course Code: DTS113
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim is for students to understand the fundamental concepts of marketing, marketing principles, and marketing processes. They are expected to be able to analyze consumer behavior, market research, and marketing decisions. The goal is to cultivate individuals who can evaluate basic marketing practices using the elements of the marketing mix.

Course Content

The course covers fundamental marketing concepts and the evolution of marketing understanding, the marketing environment, consumer behavior and marketing research, market segmentation, target market selection and positioning strategies, product, price, distribution and promotion decisions within the marketing mix, service marketing, e-commerce, current marketing approaches and case studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To explain the fundamental concepts of marketing and the changes in marketing understanding.
2.Analyzing the marketing environment and the factors influencing consumer behavior.
3.Explaining the marketing research process and the functioning of a marketing information system.
4.Evaluating market segmentation, target market selection, and positioning strategies.
5.To explain product, pricing, distribution, and promotion decisions, as well as brand management and e-commerce practices.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Marketing - New Marketing, The Marketing of the Future, Byron Sharp, The Book, 2021
2.Marketing Principles, Prof. Dr. İsmet Mucuk, Türkmen Kitabevi, Istanbul, 2018
3.Principles of Marketing, Prof. Dr. Hamdi İslamoğlu, Beta Publications, Istanbul, 2020
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Marketing Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
The shift in Marketing Understanding
Week 3 - Theoretical
Analysis of the Marketing Environment and Market Opportunities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Consumer Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior (Decision-Making, New Product Selection Process)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Marketing Information System and Marketing Research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Marketing Information System and Marketing Research (continued)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Market Segmentation, Target Market Strategies, Market Positioning
Week 9 - Theoretical
Marketing Mix and Marketing Decisions - PRODUCT
Week 10 - Theoretical
Price - Pricing Decisions, Distribution Decisions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Promotion and Promotion Decisions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Service Marketing
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current Approaches in Marketing - E-commerce
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Marketing Practices and Case Studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026