James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

LB5302 - Strategic Brand Management

[Offered in 2011 only]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Business

The most important intangible asset of any business is its brand. Powerful brands deliver enormous income and elicit the attention of various stakeholders - be they investors, talented human capital or loyal customers. This subject delivers an in-depth perspective of the function of brand management. This includes its processes, tools, strategies and tactical elements that must be judiciously combined to build potent brands. The subject, while ensuring the delivery of advanced brand management theories, will also prepare student's for the practical management of brands that often operate in a dynamic environment. Brand custodians work with management at the corporate level to ensure that brand strategy links with corporate strategy to deliver higher levels of internal productivity as well as external competitive advantage.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
Student's undertaking this subject are assumed to have prior marketing knowledge gained from LB5202 Marketing Management

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 21-Jul-2011
Coordinator: Dr Janelle Rose
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures - Combination of Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15% - 20%); brand management plan and brief (30% - 35%).

    JCU Singapore, Block, Study Period 55
    Census Date 23-Jun-2011
    Face to face teaching 04-Jun-2011 to 26-Jun-2011
    Coordinator: Dr Janelle Rose
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours lectures - Combination of Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15% - 20%); brand management plan and brief (30% - 35%).

      JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
      Census Date 08-Dec-2011
      Coordinator: Dr Janelle Rose
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours lectures - Combination of Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (15% - 20%); brand management plan and brief (30% - 35%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.