Marketing Management in Competitive Environments

MKTG 651
Closed
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Dr. Martha Troncoza
Assistant Professor of Marketing
2
Timeline
  • February 5, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 13, 2025
    Project Outline
  • February 27, 2025
    Company Overview
  • March 20, 2025
    Industry Analysis
  • March 27, 2025
    Environment Analysis
  • April 17, 2025
    Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
  • May 2, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
United States
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Customer segmentation Marketing analytics Competitive analysis Market expansion Marketing strategy
Skills
analytical skills strategic marketing communication constructive feedback marketing management marketing decision making
Learner goals and capabilities

Providence College’s Marketing Management in Competitive Environments MBA course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of strategic marketing principles, focusing on consumer decision-making and the creation of marketing plans aligned with organizational goals. Through this collaboration, learners will strengthen their analytical skills in customer, competitor, and company assessments, and develop strategic marketing recommendations in product, pricing, communication and distribution.


Employers are expected to engage in regular communication, provide pertinent information needed for project success, and attend the final presentation. Constructive feedback on students' work through the Riipen platform will be invaluable to help learners grow professionally and understand real-world expectations in marketing.

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
30 learners
Project
50 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Employers will receive:

  • A comprehensive marketing plan outlining the students’ analysis, findings, and strategic recommendations. This includes a company overview, industry analysis, environmental analysis, and a summary of gaps/recommendations for future improvements.
  • A final presentation where learners will present their project results and answer any questions, giving you insights into the proposed strategies and plans.
Project timeline
  • February 5, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 13, 2025
    Project Outline
  • February 27, 2025
    Company Overview
  • March 20, 2025
    Industry Analysis
  • March 27, 2025
    Environment Analysis
  • April 17, 2025
    Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
  • May 2, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Projects best suited for this experience involve real-world marketing challenges and opportunities. Ideal projects allow students to engage in comprehensive analysis, strategy creation, and actionable planning to address the marketing needs of an organization.

  1. Brand Positioning Analysis – Conduct a full analysis of your brand’s positioning and recommend improvements to differentiate it from competitors.
  2. Consumer Insights for New Product Launch or New Segments – Investigate consumer preferences and needs to guide the development and launch strategy for a new product/segment.
  3. Marketing Strategy for Digital Channels – Develop a digital marketing strategy for reaching target audiences on social media, email, and other online channels.
  4. Pricing Strategy Optimization – Analyze current pricing structures and recommend adjustments to align with market demand and competitor pricing.
  5. Market Expansion Feasibility Study – Conduct a feasibility study for expanding into a new regional or international market.
  6. Professor is open to integrating an existing challenge.


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
  • question 1

    Can you provide background information or access to relevant data required for analysis?

  • question 2

    How frequently can you meet with student groups for updates and feedback?

  • question 3

    What are the expectations of deliverables?