Marketing Principles and Practices

MGMT X 160

Build a strong foundation of knowledge with this introductory course to marketing.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Online
Starting at $855.00
As few as 6 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Survey the concepts, functions, and methods of marketing
  • Understand how to operationalize marketing in various industries
  • Learn about the four Ps of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan
  • Build a strong base for understanding market research, strategy, tactics, regulations, and trends

About this course:

This course surveys marketing methods, practices and institutions from the perspectives of manufacturers, distributors and consumers. You examine marketing concepts, functions, operations and organizations of retail and wholesale enterprises; distribution channels; market research; advertising; marketing costs; pricing; cooperative marketing; marketing legislation and regulations; and trends. Transferable for UC credit.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Monday, Wednesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Jennifer Cowan Hannon
401901
Fee:
$895.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2025
Course Requirements
No Textbook Required
Course Syllabus
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Mon Apr 7, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 14, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Mon Apr 21, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Mon Apr 28, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Mon May 5, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Wed May 7, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 8:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Marc Villarreal
401900
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
No Textbook Required
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed May 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Barbara Barney-McNamara
401903
Fee:
$855.00
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Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
Book: Essentials of Marketing: A Marketing Strategy Planning Approach by William D. Perreault Jr. & E. Jerome McCarthy
MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Steven Van Hook
401902
Fee:
$855.00
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
Book: Essentials of Marketing: A Marketing Strategy Planning Approach by Perreault, Cannon & McCarthy
McGraw Hill

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 8:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Marc Villarreal
403279
Fee:
$855.00
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This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Online instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 18, 2025
Course Requirements
Course Syllabus
No Textbook Required
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Jul 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Jul 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Jul 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Jul 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Jul 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Aug 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Aug 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Aug 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Aug 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Wed Sep 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Barbara Barney-McNamara
403280
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Book: Essentials of Marketing: A Marketing Strategy Planning Approach by William D. Perreault Jr. & E. Jerome McCarthy
MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION

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