2019-2020 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECON 228 - Principles of Marketing


Credits: 4
An introduction to marketing in profit and nonprofit organizations. Students learn and apply fundamental concepts in marketing. The course discusses the characteristics of a marketing organization and the determinants of market success. Key concepts include: market segmentation, niche markets, business-to-business marketing, consumer marketing, direct marketing, branding, global marketing, internet marketing, marketing mix, planning, market research, “guerilla marketing,” consumer behavior and marketing strategies.

Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 101 .

Distribution Requirements: SB.