Services Marketing

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MARK 6004
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Course ID
201758
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Arvid Hoffmann
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of the course is to enables students to develop a deeper understanding of service management, and introduce the principles and concepts for the design, development, and effective delivery of service management. By examining the extended marketing mix, students will develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for designing and implementing service strategies that maximise customer value and sustain high-quality service outcomes. This course furthers students understanding of contemporary marketing environments and exchanges, preparing graduates to excel in global economies that continue to grow increasingly reliant on service industries.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain core services marketing theories and concepts, and leverage them to understanding customer experience in services
  • Evaluate critical aspects of the service encounter and the role of the customer in designing effective service strategies
  • Apply services marketing research and learnings to develop insights for customer engagement throughout diverse customer journeys (purchasing, accessing, or using services, and including barriers to access)
  • Identify and discuss characteristics and challenges of managing service firms in the modern world including social and cultural implications

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 25088
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Yungondi, Y4-09
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Yungondi, Y4-09

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course