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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

JOB126

Course Name:

Branding and Brand Supports

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. EVRİM İLDEM DEVELİ

Course Lecturer(s):

EVRİM İLDEM DEVELİ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to teach students the fundamental concepts, strategies, and practices of branding. It aims to develop an understanding of brand identity, brand positioning, brand equity, brand communication, and consumer perception. The course also seeks to equip students with analytical and decision-making skills essential for effective brand management. Additionally, it provides insights into brand-building processes through national and international case studies.

Course Content:

Branding and the marketing mix, building strong brands, marketing and communication programs, measuring brand performance, brand audit, brand design and structures, managing brand equity for long-term success.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn and apply brand related concepts
2) To use product and brand management knowledge and to discover their differences
3) To discover Brand awareness and positioning strategies in the global market
4) Understand the consuming factors in different cultures for to apply sustainable branding
5) Understand the changing trends and technologies in order to adapt brand management skills
6) To evaluate and argue branding with the selected cases

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	course notes
2)	Definition of Brand, Positioning – Segmantation, Consumer Behavior
3)	Brand Awareness, Brand Recognition
4)	Brand Loyalty, Perceived Quality, Brand Identity
5)	Brand Image
6)	Brand Equality, Brand Extension and 4P
7)	Brand Visionary Tools, Brand Communication
8)	MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9)	Global Brand – Adaptation - Standardization
10)	Group Presentations
11)	Group Presentations
12)	Group Presentations
13)	Group Presentations
14)	Group Presentations
15)	Group Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Strategic Brand Management Building, Measuring and Managing Brand Equity, 5th Global Edition Kevin Lane Keller and Vanitha Swaminathan
References:	Strategic Brand Management Building, Measuring and Managing Brand Equity, 5th Global Edition Kevin Lane Keller and Vanitha Swaminathan

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s	2
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.	3
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 45
Final	1	% 55
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	44
Study Hours Out of Class	16	16
Midterms	8	24
Final	16	34
Total Workload		118