| Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the
following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or
errors: The course aims to introduce the central concepts and
models in marketing as well as the more specific model and concepts
in relation to the marketing of services. The students must gain
insight into the concept of service marketing as used in
manufacturing, service and non-profit sectors. Further the students
must achieve insight into the management of services, from service
production to communication.
More specifically, in the end of this course, the students should
be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and ability to utilize central models,
concepts and theories presented through the course
- Critically assess the value and relevance of models, concepts
and theories presented through the course in relation to their
practical application
- Identify key characteristics of services and the organisational
factors that aid in the production of services
- Demonstrate an understanding and use of basic methodology to
address Service Marketing
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Economic
Psychology. Economic socialisation, decision processes and buying
behaviour and service psychology.
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| Course prerequisites |
| Students not enrolled in BSc in Business
Administration & Service Management must document a level in
English equal to TOEFL 575, and A level in mathematics equal to
Danish level B |
| Examination |
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Tourism
Marketing, 1st Year Project:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2-3 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 15 pages |
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The group project can also be written
individually. The size of the individual project is Max.15
pages |
| Assignment type |
Project |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Summer |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Re-examination:
If the student has participated in the written group project for
the ordinary exam, but didn't attend the oral exam, the
re-examination is conducted on the basis of the group project that
has already been handed in.
However, a copy of the project for the ordinary exam MUST be handed
in for the re-exam within a specified time.
If the student has participated in the written group project for
the ordinary exam, but not passed the oral exam, the re-exam is
normally conducted on the basis of the project that has already
been handed in. However, the student may choose to hand in a new,
individual project within a specified time.
NB! The student must clearly state at the frontpage of the project,
if the project has been REVISED, or if the student has chosen to
hand in a NEW PROJECT.
If the student has not participated in the written group project,
the student may participate in the oral re-examination, if the
student hands in an individual project within a specified time.
The student cannot claim supervision hours in connection with the
retake/ reexam.
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Description of the exam
procedure
The final exam is 1st year project group exam. The project can
be max. 15 standard pages in length and the group size should be
max. 2 -3 students. The project is based on knowledge, methods
and the concepts and vocabulary learned during the four courses
taken during the semester. The project proceeds from a real-life
research question derived from a firm within the sector. Students
are expected to select, develop and delimitate the research
question.
The project will be followed by an individual, 20 minutes oral
exam, which takes its point of departure in the group project, but
also natural relations to theory and models from syllabus. The
individual assessment is based on a combined evaluation of the
written group project and the individual oral
exam.
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| Course content and structure |
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The course provides insights into analyses of service concept in
contemporary market oriented companies both internally and
externally. The course make space for students to discuss the key
characteristics of services and service consumption compared with
that of tangible goods, the role of the consumer in the perception
of service quality and the role of internal stakeholders in service
delivery.
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| Teaching methods |
| Teaching methods will combine class lectures and
discussions for eliciting the concepts, theories and models.
Students are expected to take an active part in the class
discussions and exercises. Most exercises will be in small groups
where preparation is essential. Group presentations and plenary
discussions are vital to the success of the course. Lecture plans,
cases and question for preparation will be posted at
CBSLearn. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Feedback is provided in class, during supervision
and after the oral exam |
| Student workload |
| Classes |
42 hours |
| Preparation of cases presentation |
10 hours |
| Mini project reading/ writing |
43 hours |
| Preparation for classes |
110 hours |
| Preparation for examination |
20 hours |
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| Further Information |
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The Study Board each year publishes the 1st Year
Project Guidelines, which supplements the Program Regulations and
serves as a teaching aid for the Project. The Manual provides
detailed information about Project requirements and deadlines, as
well as practical suggestions and advice regarding the Project
experience and proper use of a Project Adviser. - The Project
Guidelines will be available at MYCBS.dk
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| Expected literature |
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Christopher H. Lovelock and Jochen Wirtz (2010). Services
Marketing – People, Technology, Strategy, 7th Global
Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall.
Please note, minor changes may occur. The teacher will
upload the final reading list to LEARN two weeks before the
course starts.
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