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Honors Project

MARKETNG

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Students registering for an Honors Project following Honors Research (499Y) must have the approval of their faculty committee. Submit their proposal through CHC PATHS (honors.umass.edu/chc-paths/) for online approval by their sponsor, committee, and other reviewers, including the Academic Standards Committee of the Faculty Senate's Commonwealth Honors College Council. Once fully approved it will be registered in SPIRE by Commonwealth Honors College. REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DONE DURING PRE-REGISTRATION AND COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE ADD-DROP PERIOD.

Advertising Practicum

MARKETNG

This course provides students with hands-on marketing experience. Students will be organized into departments as part of an advertising agency and will work on the advertising and/or promotions strategy for a specific client. (The specific client will vary year-to-year.) Together, the class will research, design, present, and execute a custom-made solution for the client. This can include an advertising campaign, on-campus promotional event, public relations campaign, direct marketing campaign, an interactive web-based campaign, etc. Note that this course will require significant work outside of class. Interested students must submit an application to be considered for the course. Applications are available from the marketing department office or by e-mailing Prof. Miller.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Instructor Consent Required; The preferred prerequisite is MK301, MK412, and MK422

Honors Independent Study in Marketing

MARKETNG

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Further information is available at CHC PATHS (honors.umass.edu/chc-paths/). REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DONE DURING PRE-REGISTRATION AND COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE ADD-DROP PERIOD.

Independent Study

MARKETNG

Individual study of a selected problem for qualified students; by arrangement with members of the department. Available only to marketing majors meeting departmental requirements.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Instructor Consent Required

Independent Study

MARKETNG

Individual study of a selected problem for qualified students; by arrangement with members of the department. Available only to marketing majors meeting departmental requirements.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Instructor Consent Required

Independent Study

MARKETNG

Individual study of a selected problem for qualified students; by arrangement with members of the department. Available only to marketing majors meeting departmental requirements.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Instructor Consent Required

Independent Study

MARKETNG

Individual study of a selected problem for qualified students; by arrangement with members of the department. Available only to marketing majors meeting departmental requirements.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Instructor Consent Required

Services Marketing

MARKETNG

In this course, we will discuss strategies for increasing service quality and improving customer satisfaction. Content is relevant for those considering careers within service industries (e.g. hospitality, health, professional services) or businesses that use service as a differentiator.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Students who are unable to enroll/register for this course through Spire, may request permission to enroll by filling out the waitlist form. Follow the link below to find instructions for the waitlist. Please note the processes is different for non-Isenberg students and BDIC students. https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/undergraduate/on-campus/advising/marketing-course-override-form

Services Marketing

MARKETNG

In this course, we will discuss strategies for increasing service quality and improving customer satisfaction. Content is relevant for those considering careers within service industries (e.g. hospitality, health, professional services) or businesses that use service as a differentiator.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Students who are unable to enroll/register for this course through Spire, may request permission to enroll by filling out the waitlist form. Follow the link below to find instructions for the waitlist. Please note the processes is different for non-Isenberg students and BDIC students. https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/undergraduate/on-campus/advising/marketing-course-override-form

Non-Profit & Social Marketing

MARKETNG

The theory and technology of marketing for non-profit organizations and services. Application of traditional tools, distinguishing services and non-profits from regular marketing situations. Involves substantial case discussion. Prerequisites: MARKETNG 300 or 301

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Students who are unable to enroll/register for this course through Spire, may request permission to enroll by filling out the waitlist form. Follow the link below to find instructions for the waitlist. Please note the processes is different for non-Isenberg students and BDIC students. https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/undergraduate/on-campus/advising/marketing-course-override-form
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