E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08021111 | Brand Management | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Hasan GEDİK |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA | C-125 | [email protected] | 7433 | Tuesday 10.00-12.00 |
Course Content
It covers the basic topics of Brand Management such as Brand Concept and Its Importance, Brand Strategies, Brand Registration Process, Brand Value, Competition and Market Analysis, Examples and Case Studies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is for students to learn about concepts such as brand, brand identity, brand personality, brand value, and to experience strategic brand management evaluation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. | 5 |
| P3 | Follows current developments and practices in their profession and uses them effectively. | 5 |
| P4 | Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession. | 4 |
| P5 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions. | 5 |
| P6 | Effectively communicates thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication, expressing them in a clear manner. | 1 |
| P8 | They have awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues. | 1 |
| P9 | Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to the field. | 3 |
| P11 | Explains the fundamental concepts of e-commerce, its legal aspects, and security issues. | 4 |
| P13 | Manages processes related to e-commerce. | 3 |
| P17 | To understand the civilization to which our nation belongs, to act with professional ethics, and to possess a sense of social responsibility. | 2 |
| P18 | Becoming proficient in identifying and correcting expression errors that may occur in written and spoken forms of the Turkish language, producing meaningful speech texts with correct sentences, and scientific research methods. | 1 |
| P20 | Students gain the ability to solve problems encountered in their academic and professional lives by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | They follow and explain branding trends in the professional field and develop brand strategies. | P.3.5 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Uses basic graphic/animation tools to prepare visuals and content. | P.4.5 | 5 |
| O3 | They complies with copyright and image usage ethical guidelines. | P.9.2 | 1,5 |
| O4 | They explain the importance of consumer behavior, brand management, and customer relationship management (CRM) in e-commerce. | P.11.5 | 1,5 |
| O5 | They develop strategies to increase brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. | P.13.3 | 1,5 |
| O6 | They describe the fundamental concepts, components, and strategies of marketing, advertising, consumer behavior, and brand management. | P.1.1 | 1,5 |
| O7 | Examines and analyzes market research data at a basic level to identify marketing trends, understand consumer behavior, and evaluate the competitive environment. | P.5.5 | 1,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brand Concept, Historical Development of Brand, Importance of Brand |
| 2 | Elements of a Brand, Types of Brands |
| 3 | Brand Management Process |
| 4 | Brand Positioning |
| 5 | Brand Personality and Brand Identity |
| 6 | Brand Image, Brand Association, Brand Awareness, Brand Attitude and Brand Loyalty |
| 7 | Branding Strategies: Brand Extension and Rebranding, Sub-Branding |
| 8 | Brand Management Process and Brand Storytelling in the Digital Environment |
| 9 | Brand Value(Equity) |
| 10 | Brand Value Measurement |
| 11 | Brand Protection, Brand Registration |
| 12 | International Brand Management |
| 13 | Student Presentations |
| 14 | Student Presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Nurhan Babür Tosun (2020), Marka Yönetimi, Beta Basım Yayım |
| Mehmet Akif Çakırer (2018), Marka Yönetimi ve Marka Stratejileri, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları | |
| Uğur Batı (2018), Marka Yönetimi, Alfa Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P9 | P11 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | They describe the fundamental concepts, components, and strategies of marketing, advertising, consumer behavior, and brand management. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | They follow and explain branding trends in the professional field and develop brand strategies. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Uses basic graphic/animation tools to prepare visuals and content. | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Examines and analyzes market research data at a basic level to identify marketing trends, understand consumer behavior, and evaluate the competitive environment. | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | They complies with copyright and image usage ethical guidelines. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O6 | They explain the importance of consumer behavior, brand management, and customer relationship management (CRM) in e-commerce. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | They develop strategies to increase brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
