Course detail

Course in English Language 2

FP-Rpaj2PAcad. year: 2021/2022

Strategic brand development in international environment.
Brand as competitive factor.
Evaluation of brand development potential.
Formulation of brand development strategy.
Visualization of brand development.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be introduced to possible approaches to defining of strategy of brand development. They will become acquainted with non-traditional concepts of formulation and presentation of the brand development proposal. They will be able to define and implement strategic link od brand development and strategic development of the company.

Prerequisites

The subject expects the knowledge of basic elements of management as well as processes applied. Moreover, students must be also acquainted with basic marketing terms and procedures applied in management of a company.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures consist of an explanation of basic principles, methodology of the discipline, problems and their solutions.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

During evaluation of the course is the emphasis on systematic, ongoing work of the students. The final assessment is classified according to ECTS and will depend not only on the results of the written examination of knowledge, but also the active participation of students in controlled lectures. The aim of evaluation is to test the knowledge, abilities and skills through a written examination (case study) and active participation in lectures (interactive teaching - case studies, guided discussion, etc.).
Assessment methods (weight percent)
Lectures and assignments 30%
Examination (written) 70%

Course curriculum

Strategic brand development in international environment.
Brand as competitive factor.
Evaluation of brand development potential.
Formulation of brand development strategy.
Visualization of brand development.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Primary objective of the subject is to define the concept of the competitiveness development on the base of brand development in contemporary international competitive environment.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is recommended as well as studying of basic literature. Control is in teacher’s competence. Projects are discussed as well during lectures.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HITT, M.A. - IRELAND, R.D. - HOSKISSON, R.E. Strategic Management - Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts. 6th ed. South-Western College Pub, 2004. 544 p. ISBN 0324275307 (EN)
GRIFFIN, R.W. - PUSTAY, M.W. International Business - A Managerial Perspective. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall, 2002. 652 p. ISBN 0-13-042576-1 (EN)
BEAMISH, P.W. - MORRISON, A. - ROSENZWEIG, P.M. International Management - Text and Cases. 3rd ed. Irwin, 1997. 604 p. ISBN 0-07-114900-7 (EN)
RUGMAN, A.M. - HODGETS, R.M. International Business. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall, 2003. 628 p. ISBN 0-273-67374-2 (EN)

Recommended reading

COLLIS, D.J. - MONTGOMERY, C.A. Corporate strategy - Resources and the Scope of the Firm. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill, 1997. 764 p. ISBN 0-256-17894-1 (EN)
VODÁČEK, L. - VODÁČKOVÁ, O. Strategické aliance se zahraničními partnery. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2002.137 s. ISBN 80-7261-058-9 (CS)
VODÁČEK, L. - VODÁČKOVÁ, O. Malé a střední podniky: konkurence a strategické aliance v Evropské unii. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2004.192 s. ISBN 80-7261-099-6 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR Master's

    branch MGR-ŘEP , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

10 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer