This course explores the role, concepts and principles of marketing within the tourism industry. It examines market research and planning, product pricing and costing, packaging, promotion, service as a primary product, advertising methods, target marketing, factors in consumer preference and assessment of guest satisfaction. Prerequisite: English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 73% or equivalent or completion of ENGL 0600, or completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a minimum C+. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BBUS 2430, BBUS 3430, BBUS 3431, CONV 1060, CONV 1061, MKTG 2430, MKTG 2431 or TMGT 1150.
This course explores the role, concepts and principles of marketing within the tourism industry. It examines market research and planning, product pricing and costing, packaging, promotion, service as a primary product, advertising methods, target marketing, factors in consumer preference and assessment of guest satisfaction. Prerequisite: English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 73% or equivalent or completion of ENGL 0600, or completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a minimum C+. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BBUS 2430, BBUS 3430, BBUS 3431, CONV 1060, CONV 1061, MKTG 2430, MKTG 2431 or TMGT 1150.
