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Brand Management

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Building, maintaining and managing a company's brand is a critical function of marketing. Learn the tools you need to successfully build and manage a brand.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Online
Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Overview the history and development of branding
  • Practice brand development and brand research through hands-on projects
  • Learn to create brand management structures for sales, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes
  • Differentiate between brand equity and brand identity, and examine how to extend existing brands
  • Review case studies of how brands are won and lost

About this course:

Explore, learn and understand the complexities in the development, sustainability and leverage of a brand. In this comprehensive course, students learn how brand identity must be nurtured and managed to positively affect a company's performance and future, as well as understand the power and importance of a brand from its creation through execution. This course presents students with an overview of brand development; brand research; and brand management structures for sales, marketing, advertising and promotional purposes. In addition, students explore how companies develop financial wealth by extending existing brands and controlling and/or influencing brand pricing and distribution. Additional topics include an overview of brand history, understanding the differences between brand equity and brand identity and consideration of how brands are won and lost. 

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Joseph Hartnett
400358
Fee:
$895.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood , UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Eating The Big Fish, How Challenger Brands Can Compete Against Brand Leaders by Adam Morgan
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
-
Thursday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Beverly Macy
400359
Fee:
$895.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Building Strong Brands by David Aacker
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Robert Liljenwall
400360
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Strategic Brand Management by Kevin Lane Keller

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jillian Kogan Dunn
401916
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

 Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
No Textbook Required
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
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Wednesday 2:00PM - 4:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Marc Villarreal
401917
Fee:
$895.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Building Strong Brands by David Aacker
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
2:00PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Terri Horton
401918
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Strategic Brand Management by Kevin Lane Keller

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