Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
196000108100FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKETINGElective483
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to understand the marketing processes in the food and beverage sector and to gain the knowledge and skills to develop marketing strategies in accordance with sectoral needs. Students will develop sectoral awareness by gaining theoretical and practical knowledge on marketing management of food and beverage businesses, consumer behaviour, brand building, digital marketing, pricing strategies and customer relationship management.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Makes the general definition of marketing
2Have knowledge about marketing mix elements
3Explains the product subject
4Explains the price issue
5Explains the location (place)
6Explains the subject of promotion
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course includes the acquisition of the necessary analysis, planning and communication competencies to enable students to produce innovative and customer-oriented solutions in the sector.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Overview of food and beverage sector: The importance of the sector, its characteristics and its relationship with marketing.
2Marketing concepts: Basic marketing principles and their application to food and beverage industry.
3Consumer behaviour: Customer preferences and purchase decision process in food and beverage industry.
4Product development in food and beverage businesses: Menu design and innovation processes.
5Pricing strategies: Cost analysis, pricing methods and strategic pricing.
6Distribution channels and logistics: Methods used to deliver products to customers and supply chain management.
7Communication and promotion strategies: Use of advertising, public relations and social media.
8Brand building and management: Creating brand equity and loyalty in the food and beverage industry.
9Digital marketing: Digital tools and online marketing strategies in the food and beverage industry.
10Customer relationship management: Customer satisfaction and complaint management strategies.
11Sustainability and ethics: Environmental and social responsibility in the food and beverage industry.
12Innovative marketing practices: Current trends and technological developments.
13General evaluation and case analysis studies: Analysing case studies and proposing solutions.
14General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Food and Beverage Marketing, Prof. Dr. Şevki ULEMA, Detay Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination12020
Final Examination13030
Attending Lectures14342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)92
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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