Module Title:Agricultural Marketing II
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 6 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The classes will deliver relevant theory supported by relevant examples. Learners will review current happenings from Irish and international businesses/agribusinesses as part of their programme work. Further learners will be asked apply marketing theory to real agricultural/business scenarios through the use of case-study and practical assignments
Module Aim: This module build upon the principles of marketing explored in Agricultural Marketing I, focusing on the application of these principles in an agribusiness/agriculture context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Explain the marketing mix as it relates in an agribusiness context
LO2 Evaluate issues related to product management
LO3 Assess and recommend promotional approaches
LO4 Assess pricing choices.
LO5 Assess distribution choices
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Managing Products
• Product classification • New product development • Product life cycle • Branding • Managing Brand and Product Portfolios
The Promotional Mix
• Advertising, Direct Marketing, Sales Promotion, Public Relations • Digital marketing approaches • Steps in a promotional campaign • Integrated Marketing Communications
Sales Process
Steps in the sales process, salesperson's attributes, negotiation.
Distribution
• Types of Distribution Channels • Channel Strategy and Retailing
Pricing Strategy
• Pricing in agricultural marketing, nationally and internationally • Basic Methods of Setting Prices • Factors Influencing Pricing Strategy
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Present verbally and in written form a recommended promotional/marketing communications campaign for a particular agricultural brand/product. 1,3 40.00 Week 4
Project Develop a marketing plan for an agribusiness that will be presented verbally and in written form. 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 Week 14
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Total Hours 72.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EFARG_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Agricultural Systems Engineering 5 Mandatory
CW_EFARG_D Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Systems Engineering 5 Mandatory
CW_SWOAG_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Organic Agriculture 5 Mandatory
CW_SWSFM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness 5 Mandatory
CW_SWOAG_D Bachelor of Science in Organic Agriculture 5 Mandatory
CW_SWSFM_D Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness 5 Mandatory