Strategic Marketing provides learners with basic knowledge about the process of forming and implementing a viable marketing strategy. The course content focuses on the role and processes related to marketing to create and maintain sustainable competitive advantage in the business environment. Learners will be provided with knowledge about two key issues in forming a marketing strategy, which are identifying the target market and creating a distinct advantage. Learners will apply knowledge to implement marketing strategies through strategic customer management, strategic sales organization, building networks and strategic alliances, implementing internal marketing and corporate social responsibility. Finally, learners will develop a marketing strategy and a marketing plan for a specific business.