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Study Course Description

Development and Management of International Brands

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SZF_092
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To create an understanding of the essence of the brand concept and branding, looking at it as a set of activities and processes in today's international business environment. To study the formation of brand values, associations and competitiveness and the factors affecting them.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge about the communication and marketing process, its elements and interactions between the elements; knowledge and skills in communication and marketing planning; skills to conduct research corresponding to the field of social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Gather knowledge of the impact of a brand on the company’s competitiveness in the market and the successful development of marketing and advertising.

Skills

1.Ability to evaluate brand influence on customer behaviour in the market, factors affecting it in different product categories.

Competences

1.Understands the specifics of branding, its visual identity, elements and associations.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students are required to carry out independent work within the frame of the study course. Students choose one of the topics of independent work upon consulting with the lecturer. The work is intended for student groups of 3-4 students. Calendar schedule will be agreed upon during the first and second lecture, which will include the presentation times. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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-
2.

Examination

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The learning of the subject matter will be evaluated based on: activity and quality of answers in seminars (development of seminar papers) (20%); grades for prepared lecture theses / essays (20%); independent work (20%); exam paper (40%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand, its historical development, definitions, basic elements and understanding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand, its historical development, definitions, basic elements and understanding
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case Analysis: Principles of Sustainable Branding
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case Analysis: Principles of Sustainable Branding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand influence on customer behaviour in the market, factors affecting it in different product categories
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand influence on customer behaviour in the market, factors affecting it in different product categories
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Brand marketing communications in the context of corporate social responsibility
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Brand marketing communications in the context of corporate social responsibility
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Branding and positioning
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Building a brand's visual identity
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Building a brand's visual identity
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Determinants of brand competitiveness
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The process of commercializing a scientific idea
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The process of commercializing a scientific idea
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand, its historical development, definitions, basic elements and understanding
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case Analysis: Principles of Sustainable Branding
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case Analysis: Principles of Sustainable Branding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Brand influence on customer behaviour in the market, factors affecting it in different product categories
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Brand marketing communications in the context of corporate social responsibility
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Branding and positioning
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Case analysis: Building a brand's visual identity
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Determinants of brand competitiveness
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The process of commercializing a scientific idea
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Johnson, Michael. Branding: in five and a half steps: the definitive guide to the strategy and design of brand identities; with over 900 illustrations. NY: Thames & Hudson Inc., 2016.

2.

Romaniuk, Jenni. How brands grow. Part 2, Including emerging markets, services and durables, new brands and luxury brands. South Melbourne, Victoria : Oxford University Press, 2016.

3.

Kotler Ph., Keller K.L. Brady M., Goodman M. Hansen T. Marketing Management. 2nd edition. Pearson. 2012.

4.

Bastos W., Levy S. J., 2012., A history of the concept of branding: practice and theory, Journal of Historical Research in Marketing, Vol. 4 Iss: 3

Additional Reading

1.

Tungate, Mark. Reklāmzeme: pasaules reklāmas vēsture. [Santas Šūnas tulkojums latviešu valodā]. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2011.

2.

Hult, Pride, Ferell. Marketing. South Western. 2012

3.

Robles, M.C. 2019. How to Become a Sustainable Brand. Euromonitor International.

4.

Corporate identity trends 2020

5.

Nguyen, A.T., Parker, L., Brennan, L., Lockrey, S. A consumer definition of eco-friendly packaging. Elsevier, Science Direct. Vol.252. 1-11.

6.

Esiami, S., 2020, The effect of brand experience on brand equity and brand loyalty through the mediating role of brand awareness, brand image and perceived quality, Archives of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 1, Issue S1

Other Information Sources

1.

Journal of consumer psychology.

2.

Brand Identity Development and the Role of Marketing Communications: Brand Experts’ View. (Nusa Petek, Maja Konecnik Ruzzier) Managing Global Transitions 11 (1)

3.

Theoretical Aspects of Brand Building in Seafood Industry. (Anna Križanová, Jana Majerová, Peter Majerčák, Tomáš Klieštik) Nase More, 2013, Vol.60 Issue 5/6,