Market Relations

This course looks at the relations of an organisation within the market, including those with customers, other stakeholders and their social responsibilities. Each section gives the student a clear framework in which to review the approaches taken by market-oriented companies in a competitive and changing environment.

It provides an understanding of the approaches of marketing-orientated businesses and describes how to collect data and analyse the market-place. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.

Syllabus

SECTION ONE - MARKETING ORIENTATION

Unit 1: Marketing and the Marketing Concept

Unit 2: Marketing and the Business Environment

SECTION TWO - STAKEHOLDERS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Unit 3: Stakeholders and Marketing Communications

Unit 4: Responsibility to Society

SECTION THREE - ANALYSING THE MARKET

Unit 5: Competitive Position

Unit 6: Types of Data

Unit 7: Survey Planning

Unit 8: Analytical Techniques

SECTION FOUR - THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS

Unit 9: Market Features

Unit 10: Strategies

Unit 11: Market Structures

Sample Course Materials

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Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Market Relations Diploma

Market Relations Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 132 hrs.