Murray State University
Spring 2005
Department of Management, Marketing, & Business Administration

MKTG 675 Marketing Applications in eBusiness
Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 to 10:45 pm, Room BB 456

Professor  Dr. Terence L. Holmes Phone  762-4108, e-mail  terry.holmes@murraystate.edu

Office Hours  Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15 to 9:15 am & 3:20 to 4:20 pm,

                       Wednesday, 8:15 to 10:45 am, 1:30 to 2:30 pm, 

                        Friday 8:15-10:45 am, (if none of these work, we can make an appointment)

Required Textbook
Roberts, McGraw Hill, 2003 (custom), and Frontpage text.

Course Description
This course addresses selected computer/technology applications in marketing.  Concepts and techniques
important for understanding and applying such systems are emphasized.  The course is web-enhanced, with
both instructor- and publisher-upplied web resources.  The instructor website is http://campus.murraystate.edu/
academic/faculty/Terry.Holmes   (that looks like a lot of typing, but you can get there in three clicks from
Racernet) and the publisher website is http://www.integratingstrategies.com.   More information on
how we’ll use these websites will be provided during the semester.

Learning Objectives

After completing MKT 675, students will be able to . . .
1. Define basic Internet marketing and e-commerce concepts and terminology
2. Recognize Internet and other technology applications in marketing
3. Recognize and identify e-commerce and e-business models
4. Apply web design techniques in addressing elements of the marketing mix

In part, the learning objectives are designed for students to develop the characteristics the university seeks to instill in its graduates, which are listed at the following site:

http://www.murraystate.edu/scholarships/msugrad.htm

Participation and Attendance
Activities will consist of class discussion and exercises in the lab.  You should attend class regularly, prepared to discuss assigned material and participate in assigned activities.  In-class performance of all activities and discussion of the attendant issues and information raised by these activities represents an integral part of the learning process.  Missing class will result in the following adjustment to the final grade:  four classes missed, one letter grade; six classes missed, two letter grades; more than six unexcused absences, E for the course.  Disruptive behavior will result in a lower participation grade.  Examples of disruptive behavior include leaving early and working on non-class related activities.  Any time Web Site Design is listed as a class activity you are expected to be working on your project(s).  You may choose to do site design and editing work outside of class, on your own time.  That is fine, and commendable, but you must spend class time productively, visiting sites for design, merchandising, and other ideas, or using it to talk with me and/or your teammates about ideas for your project.

Grading
There will be three semester exams of mixed format, (e.g., one or more of the following:  short essay,
definition, multiple choice, problem solution).   Make-up exams (given only for a university approved excuse), in a format designated by the instructor, must be scheduled within 24 hours of the missed exam. Individual assignments are a personal web site and annotated bibliography; team assignments are a database project and an e-business site development project.

Grades are determined by total points as follows:


Exam 1         100      A = 537 or more points (89.5%)
Exam 2         100      B = 477-536
Final Exam    100      C = 476 or fewer
E-Business    100  
Personal Site   50  
Annot. Bib.     50

Database        50

Participation    50 
           Total  600 points
 

Exercises
Students will participate in several lab exercises pertaining to various course topics.  I will provide
details preceding each exercise.  Though not taken up for grading, discussions pertaining to these exercises will form part of the participation grade.

Academic Honesty Policy
You are expected to adhere to the standards of academic honesty, as stated in the
undergraduate bulletin.

Special Assistance
Please inform the instructor early in the semester of any special needs related to disability.

Schedule

(Subject to changes as circumstances dictate.  Any changes will be announced as early as possible.  Students are responsible for noting any such changes)

Jan 18   Introduction:  syllabus, teaching philosophy, importance of Marketing

              as a field of study, Overview of Marketing

       20   Chapter 2, The Internet Value Chain, DQs 4, 6, & 7; Exercises 1, 2, and 3

 

Jan 25   Lab Work, continued, Web Design Basics, Personal Web Site Work

 

       27    Chapter 6, Understanding Consumers

 

Feb  1   Web Site Design  

        3  Chapter 5

 

Feb  8  Lab 3, Lab Work, Web Site Design  

       10  Chapter 12, Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

Feb 15   Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

       17   Lab Work, Web Site Design, Exam Review

 

Feb 22   Exam 1 (Chapters 2, 6, 5, & 12 and any supplemental material)

       24   Chapter 3, B2C

 

Mar  1   Lab Work, Web Site Design, Exam Review

 

        3   Chapter 4, B2B

 

Mar  8  Lab Work, Web Site Design, Exam Review

 

       10  Chapter 7

 

Mar 15  Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

        17  Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

Spring Break, week of March 21

 

Mar 29  Chapter 8  

        31  Lab Work, Web Site Design, Exam Review

 

Apr 5  Exam 2 (Chapters 3, 4, 7, & 8 and any supplemental material)

 

       7   Chapter 9

 

Apr 12  Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

       14  Chapter 10

 

Apr 19  Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

      21  Lab Work, Web Site Design

 

Apr 26  Course Wrap-up and Review (and Demonstrate Your Site slots as necessary)

 

       28   Demonstrate Your Site

 

May 3  Demonstrate Your Site

 

        5  Demonstrate Your Site, Exam Review

 

Final Exam   Wednesday, May 11, 8:00 a.m. (Chapters 9 & 10 and any supplemental material)

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