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2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT<br />

<strong>2007</strong>-<strong>2008</strong> ACADEMIC CATALOG<br />

MRKT 309 Principles of E-Commerce (3)<br />

Internet marketing; decision making regarding promotion, pricing and distribution strategies<br />

via the Internet; product development and e-marketing; electronic markets; Internet purchasing<br />

behavior; Internet and e-mail advertising; Web sponsorships; Internet marketing ethics. Case<br />

studies of U.S. and Kuwaiti companies that have active Internet presence. Prerequisite: MRKT<br />

200.<br />

MRKT 329 International Marketing (3)<br />

Examines theories, practices, and contemporary issues related to global marketing management<br />

and the international marketing environment. The course discusses strategic decisions<br />

related to international product and policies and examines ethical issues, global marketing<br />

organizations, and multi-national economic integration. Applications of global marketing<br />

strategies will be discussed through case analysis. Prerequisite: MRKT 200.<br />

MRKT 349 Consumer Behavior (3)<br />

The course examines the patterns and factors influencing the consumer and organizational<br />

behavior. The course material also includes concepts and findings from behavioral sciences.<br />

Analysis includes an integrated model of consumer behavior and the elements that influence<br />

decision-making process. Consumer behavior in global markets is also emphasized.<br />

Prerequisite: MRKT 200.<br />

MRKT 355 Promotion and Advertising (3)<br />

Development of a promotional and advertising campaign for clients; formulation of<br />

advertising strategy, targeted audiences and consumer; multimedia campaign planning,<br />

campaign execution, and campaign evaluation. Prerequisite: MRKT 200.<br />

MRKT 369 Short Course (1-3)<br />

Topic varies by semester. Classes are taught by a guest lecturer or lecturers. Permission of<br />

Instructor. Can be repeated for credit.<br />

MRKT 388 Independent Study (1-3)<br />

Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit.<br />

MRKT 389 Special Topics (1-3)<br />

Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit.<br />

MRKT 401 Marketing Research (3)<br />

Applies the scientific investigation in solving marketing problems. Topics include problem/<br />

opportunity formulation, determination of objectives, creation of research design, selection<br />

of data collection method, data analysis, interpretation of results, report production, and<br />

follow-up activities. There is a focus on strategic implications of marketing research and reallife<br />

applications through case analysis. Prerequisites: STAT 201 and MRKT 200.<br />

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