Course Overview
This course will provide insight into the strategies behind successful brands. The focus will be on analyzing company, industry, consumer and competitive information to provide a sound foundation for developing a brand strategy. Additionally, students will learn the components of branding and how to use brand development tools. Students will learn how to position and brand products and services in order to prevent them from being turned into commodities and understand that all marketing campaigns serve the larger mission of developing a brand.
Domestic fees
$719.53 - $747.81 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the larger context within which brands operate.
- Analyze company, industry, consumer and competitive information to uncover consumer insights.
- Analyze the role of branding in building customer relationships in the digital marketing era.
- Understand the intricacies of consumer behaviour and the role of branding in creating emotional connections to businesses, products and services.
- Define brand equity and how it drives the success or failure of a business.
- Construct channel agnostic brand strategies.
- Discuss that all marketing campaigns exist within the broader context of the brand.
- Conduct an effective brand equity or customer-based brand equity analysis for an industry client using a variety of branding tools and frameworks.
- Assess existing brand positioning in a category, and systematically identify opportunities and threats for future positioning scenarios.
- Prepare a final report that uses brand strategy to solve a real-world business problem.
- Develop team collaboration skills.
- Develop strong written and oral presentation skills.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Brand Strategy (MKTG 3554) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of MKTG 3554 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68215
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 68215
- $719.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Clay Dube
Course outline
Important information
- This course online asynchronous delivery format: you are not required to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and ask that your name be added to the waitlist.
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CRN 64687
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 64687
- $747.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Erica Halvorsen
Course outline
Important information
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name and student ID.
Confirmation
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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