Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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PIM 862 Customer and Competitor Analysis

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 1.5   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:1.5
Recommended Background:
PIM 861
Restrictions:
Open only to MBA students in the Program in Integrative Management.
Description:
Assessment of consumer and organizational buying behavior processes and competitive environments. Competitive strategies and customers' needs, wants, motivations, and behaviors throughout the value-added chain. Application of course concepts to work environment.
Effective Dates:
US95 - US16

PIM 862 Customer and Competitor Analysis

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Variable from 1 to 3
Restrictions:
Open to MBA students in the Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management or in the Master of Business Administration in Integrative Management.
Description:
Assessment of consumer and organizational buying behavior processes and competitive environments. Competitive strategies and customers' needs, wants, motivations, and behaviors throughout the value-added chain. Application of course concepts to work environment.
Effective Dates:
FS16 - US26

PIM 862 Marketing I: Customer Analysis

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Variable from 1 to 3
Restrictions:
Open to MBA students in the Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management or in the Master of Business Administration in Integrative Management.
Description:
Develops expertise in identifying and addressing customer needs to create sustainable competitive advantage in today's digital marketplace.  Topics covered: Customer journey mapping and segmentation strategies; Data-driven customer insights and market analysis; Value proposition design for diverse industries; Initial development of strategic marketing plan components.
Effective Dates:
FS26 - Open