PDC73074 - Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning in Strategic Marketing

Version Effective: 19th of June, 2020

Course Details

Course Summary

This online short course will examine one of the most popular marketing models used in modern business practices. The use of the segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) model represents a shift away from the traditional marketing model that focussed on product differentiation to a deeper awareness of the consumptive behaviour of consumers. Market segmentation involves identifying the various potential target audiences for a company's product or brand. There are many ways to segment a market including segmentation according to age, gender, purchasing habits or hobbies. Market targeting involves directing and crafting a company's product or brand to a particular audience. Product positioning involves the distribution and promotion of the product to the chosen segment.

Students who successfully complete the set of nine Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20025 Strategic Marketing, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39, may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Strategic Marketing for Business
  2. Strategic Analysis in Marketing
  3. The Marketing Mix as a Strategy in Business
  4. The Marketing Plan as an Essential Element of Business Growth
  5. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning in Strategic Marketing
  6. Brand Management as a Marketing Strategy
  7. Consumer Behaviour in Marketing
  8. Online Marketing Strategies in Business
  9. Strategic Marketing: Assessment Module.

This online Short Course provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $117.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this course, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
  • Business Services
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of nine Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20025 Strategic Marketing, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39, may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Strategic Marketing for Business
  2. Strategic Analysis in Marketing
  3. The Marketing Mix as a Strategy in Business
  4. The Marketing Plan as an Essential Element of Business Growth
  5. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning in Strategic Marketing
  6. Brand Management as a Marketing Strategy
  7. Consumer Behaviour in Marketing
  8. Online Marketing Strategies in Business
  9. Strategic Marketing: Assessment Module.

Course Structures
Standard Course Structure

13 hours

  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the most popular marketing models used in modern business practices
  2. Discuss how market segmentation involves identifying the various potential target audiences for a company's product or brand
  3. Outline how product positioning involves the distribution and promotion of the product to the chosen segment.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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