Marketing Management in Competitive Environments - Fall 2025
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Timeline
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 11, 2025Program end
Timeline
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 8, 2025Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Program end
Program scope
Categories
Customer segmentation Marketing analytics Competitive analysis Market expansion Marketing strategySkills
qualitative research analytical skills strategic marketing communication constructive feedback marketing management marketing decision makingProvidence 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
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
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 11, 2025Program end
Timeline
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 8, 2025Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Program end
Project examples
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.
- Brand Positioning Analysis – Conduct a full analysis of your brand’s positioning and recommend improvements to differentiate it from competitors.
- 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.
- Marketing Strategy for Digital Channels – Develop a digital marketing strategy for reaching target audiences on social media, email, and other online channels.
- Pricing Strategy Optimization – Analyze current pricing structures and recommend adjustments to align with market demand and competitor pricing.
- Market Expansion Feasibility Study – Conduct a feasibility study for expanding into a new regional or international market.
- Professor is open to integrating an existing challenge.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this program:
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Timeline
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 11, 2025Program end
Timeline
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September 25, 2025Program start
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October 9, 2025Project Outline
Project Outline
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October 16, 2025Step 1: Company Overview
Step 1: Company Overview
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October 30, 2025Step 2: Industry Analysis
Step 2: Industry Analysis
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November 13, 2025Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
Step 3: Environment (PESTL)
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November 20, 2025Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
Step 4: Identifying Gaps & Opportunities
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December 8, 2025Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
Group Market Plan & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
Group Presentation & Peer Reviews
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December 11, 2025Program end