Brett Christenson

BA 303 – Marketing

An overview of marketing for non-business majors. Topics include customer behavior, service/product development, pricing, and promotion in diverse markets.BA 303 Marketing (3) The goal of BA 303 is to provide broad-based exposure and understanding of marketing and its processes. The course is meant to be a "stand alone" marketing course for those interested in the role of marketing within the business context and will cover a range of topics from the basic (what is marketing) to the processes (market segmentation, marketing strategy, development of product, price, place and promotion) to the broader societal questions (why marketing exists, ethics, the future of marketing). There will also be an opportunity to examine marketing from the perspective of various industries for non-business students. Exams will test factual knowledge of marketing and the marketing process. Written homework assignments will ask students to work both individually and in teams to apply course concepts. These may include assignments developing one's skill set in consumer psychology, target market selection, writing a positioning statement, developing a marketing plan, new product development concepts, promotional campaign ideas, and ethical questions to discuss and debate. Students may also be asked to form small groups for discussion and/or make presentations to the class based on set marketing topics specific to one's area of interest. Students will also be expected to participate in class discussions. A student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 303 and MKTG 221 or MKTG 221W. Furthermore, a student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 303 and MKTG 301 or MKTG 301W.

MKTG 330 – Consumer Behavior

Application of behavioral science concepts to the understanding of buyer behavior as a basis for marketing management decision making.

MKTG 397 – Special Topics

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.

MKTG 440 – Services Marketing

Marketing theory and methods applied to profit and nonprofit service industries such as health care, finance, transportation, tourism, arts and consulting.

MKTG 449 – SPORT MKT STRATEGY

This course provides an overview of the business of sports, with an emphasis on marketing and market strategy. Particular topics include business strategy and competitive forces in sports, fan psychology, fan behavior, segmentation, targeting, positioning, sports brands, market research, fan satisfaction, licensing, facilities, technology, ethics, and careers in sports. It will provide practical case-study examples from the sports industry, and challenges students to explore solutions to a variety of business problems in sports.Students will apply concepts and frameworks from assigned readings and class discussions, to think critically about current and ongoing issues in business and marketing in the sports industry, and to present recommendations in a professional setting. Assignments and group presentations are intended to provide practical, hands-on experience, which students can leverage to enhance their value in the sports industry.

MKTG 494H – Research Project (H)

Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

MKTG 498 – Special Topics

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.

MKTG 812 – EVAL MKTG COMM

This course provides students with the basic principles, procedures, and objectives of using analytics to assess digital marketing communications. Course content focuses on key areas of marketing communication evaluation, including audience engagement, messaging and content effectiveness, campaign reach and influence, marketing mix allocation, social sentiment and impact, and mobile and website user experience. Students will gain practical experience with a variety of analytic tools and software.