Graduate Marketing Certificate Program

Detailed Course Descriptions - Trimester 3

Text: Marketing Management by Philip Kotler and Kevin Keller

PharmaSim Computer Simulation

Each student is expected to read the PharmaSim Case thoroughly before the beginning of the trimester for the team simulation. Each team will turn in a case write-up at the end of the trimester.

Professor / Speaker Topic
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Introduction to PharmaSim
Reading: PharmaSim: A Brand Management Simulation

A comprehensive marketing simulation offers "flying lessons" in a realistic environment where marketing decisions drive the sales and profits of the company.  The simulation helps you understand how marketing decisions work together within an integration strategy, without the real-world danger of "crashing and burning."
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Product Management & Competitive Strategy
Reading: "PharmaSim Competitive Strategy" handouts
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Group Decision Making
Reading: Handouts
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Consumer-Focused Decisions
Reading: "Interpreting Consumer Research" handouts
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Channel & Distribution Strategy
Reading: "Managing Your Retailers" handouts
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
Discussion of PharmaSim Write-up
Reading: Handouts
Dr. Edward Fox /
Mr. Chip Besio
PharmaSim Panel Discussion & Wrap-up
Graduation Ceremony
 Congratulations!

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