MKTG 432 Customer Relationship ManagementMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code MKTG 432
Course Title in English Customer Relationship Management
Course Title in Turkish Müşteri İlişkileri Yönetimi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 120 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites MKTG 201 - Marketing
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the basics of customer relationship management process and interpret its relation with marketing strategy.
Course Description Customer-orientation and implementing an efficient customer relationship management process is very important for an organization to reach its goals. In dynamic markets where competition is intense, an efficient customer management system is essential. The purpose of this course is to develop a comprehensive understanding about customer relationship management (CRM), which is a process that enables to build customer trust and sustainable customer relationships.
Course Description in Turkish İşletmelerin müşterileri faaliyetlerinin merkezine koyması ve müşteri ilişkilerini etkin şekilde yönetebilmesi, işletme hedeflerine ulaşılmasını sağlayan en önemli faktörlerdendir. Rekabetin giderek arttığı, çevresel değişimin yüksek olduğu dinamik pazarlarda, müşteri ilişkileri yönetimi daha da önem kazanmıştır. Bu dersin amacı, işletmelerin müşterileriyle sürdürülebilir ve güvene dayalı ilişkiler geliştirmesini sağlayan müşteri ilişkileri yönetimine ilişkin temel dinamiklerin öğrencilere kazandırılmasıdır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) appreciate the importance of customer relationship management for organizations
2) analyze elements of an effective CRM system
3) understand the dynamics of CRM
4) design simple campaigns by using CRM elements.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date , December 2018
Course Coordinator ŞİRİN GİZEM KÖSE
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to CRM
2) CRM as an Integral Part of Business Strategy
3) Relationship Marketing
4) The Customer Value Proposition
5) Developing Customer Knowledge Customer Data Management
6) Data Mining & Data Analysis
7) Segmentation
8) Managing Customers Customer Retention
9) Customer Attrition and Win-back Actions
10) Customer Management Consumer Complaining Behavior
11) CRM Systems and Implementation Contact Center Management
12) Personal Selling Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills
13) CRM and Management Information Systems
14) Future Perspectives Customer Privacy Ethics
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsTEXTBOOK
Teaching MethodsThe instructor will summarize and explain the key concepts regarding each week’s topic. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. Mid-term and final exams will mostly consist of essay questions that will attempt to test the ability to organize, synthesize, and apply the topics and related materials previously covered in the class. With case studies and real-life examples, the students will have the chance to expand their perspectives of brand management. Students are expected to share their opinions, ideas and questions in class.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will make a group presentation. The details of the term project will be announced by the instructor.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UsePersonal notebook
Other ActivitiesStudents’ free contribution to class is highly recommended. Students may share interesting examples of CRM applications or campaigns in class. Students are also expected to make comments regarding ethical business applications regarding CRM.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Quiz(zes) 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 20
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1.5 3 1 77
Presentations / Seminar 3 6 2 24
Midterm(s) 1 6 2 8
Final Examination 1 8 3 11
Total Workload 120
Total Workload/25 4.8
ECTS 5