Marketing Strategy

Sales & Marketing

Analyse marketing strategy at a strategic business level, focusing on segmentation, targeting, positioning, and the development of product, price, promotion, and distribution strategies. Available online through Lincoln University.

NZ$1,686

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(20 Credits)


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

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Use strategic marketing tools

Understand the range of strategic marketing tools used to achieve organizational goals.

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Consumer-focused strategy design

Appreciate the importance of the consumer in determining marketing strategy.

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Strategic planning comprehension

Comprehend the relationships between plans, planning, and outcomes.

What You're Signing Up For

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the marketing strategy development process at the strategic business level. Students will engage with key strategic activities such as segmentation, targeting, and positioning, with strong emphasis on the creation and management of marketing mix elements: product, price, promotion, and distribution. The course enables learners to design, implement, monitor, and adapt marketing strategies for domestic and international markets.

Course Content

  • Marketing strategy development process
  • Segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies
  • Development of product strategies
  • Development of price strategies
  • Development of promotion strategies
  • Development of distribution strategies
  • Strategic marketing tools
  • Consumer-driven strategy planning
  • Implementing, monitoring, and adjusting marketing strategies
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Marketing

  • Business

  • Commerce

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Marketing strategist

  • Marketing manager

  • Brand manager

  • Business development roles

  • Product management