Program Finder
Continuing Education
Self-Paced
Paid

Strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Explore strategic issues that an entrepreneur faces while starting a new venture or business, and develop effective marketing strategies for long-term success.

Register Now

Classes Start Available Anytime

Course Overview

In this course, entrepreneurs will explore the strategic considerations they encounter when launching a new venture or business. It provides a comprehensive review of the key issues entrepreneurs must navigate and emphasizes the crucial questions related to market acceptance that must be addressed at every stage of the entrepreneurial process.

 

Participants will delve into the strategic aspects of marketing, gaining insights into how to effectively position their offerings in the market and build a strong value proposition. They will examine market research techniques and learn how to identify target markets, understand customer needs and preferences, and analyze market trends. By understanding the market dynamics and consumer behavior, entrepreneurs will be able to make informed decisions that drive market acceptance and create competitive advantages.

 

The course will guide entrepreneurs in developing effective marketing strategies tailored to their specific ventures. Participants will learn how to develop compelling messaging, differentiate their offerings from competitors, and design marketing campaigns that resonate with their target audience. They will also explore various marketing channels and tactics to reach their customers, including digital marketing, social media, content marketing, and traditional advertising.


Course Format

This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.

This course is part of the Entrepreneurship program.

Price

$375

Course Details

Units 0.5 CEUs / 5 PDUs

Location Online Courses

Course Type Self-Paced

Next Available Course

Classes Start Available Anytime

Register Now

What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role of strategy and marketing in an entrepreneurial setting.

  • Discuss the basics of strategy, including the three levels of strategy and the five competitive forces identified by Michael Porter.

  • Explain marketing basics, including the marketing process and the Four P's.

  • Discuss the role of marketing in the discovery stage of a new venture.

  • Describe the evaluation of the market for a new venture, including market segmentation, target marketing, and exploring customer needs.

  • Discuss the role of strategic planning in the entrepreneurial process

Your Instructor

Tze-Yiu
Yong

Project Manager, Finance and Administration at Oregon State University