Modulhandbuch (Module manual)

M.184.5115 Omnichannel Marketing & Relationship Management
(Omnichannel Marketing & Relationship Management)

Koordinator (coordinator):	Prof. Dr. Lena Steinhoff
Ansprechpartner (contact):	Carina Witte (carina.witte[at]uni-paderborn.de) Karina Reker ()
Credits:	5 ECTS
Workload:	150 Std (h)
Semesterturnus (semester cycle):	SoSe
Studiensemester (study semester):	1-4
Dauer in Semestern (duration in semesters):	1

Lehrveranstaltungen (courses):
	Nummer / Name (number / title)	Art (type)	Kontaktzeit (contact time)	Selbststudium (self-study)	Status (P/WP) (status)	Gruppengröße (group size)
a)	K.184.51151 / Omnichannel Marketing & Relationship Management				P
Wahlmöglichkeiten innerhalb des Moduls (Options within the module):
Keine

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen (prerequisites):

Inhalte (short description):
Module contents: The module explores the complexity of customer relationship management in the current omnichannel market reality. Practically speaking, digital transformation facilitates a holistic approach to marketing where B2B relationships are better approached from the "derived demand perspective," i.e., from a B2B2B, or B2B2C realities, or even, in more complex channels such as FMCG as B2B2B2C constellates. The module will use a “self-study and seminar” format, meaning that the materials will not only be delivered in a traditional lecture format, but also that students will work individually and in small groups with the course materials, partaking in class-discussions, conducting case studies, and deliver a final project presentation at the end of the semester. The content of this module is relevant for students interested in marketing in general and in the development and marketing of consumer products and services from a general management or entrepreneurial interest. Module schedule: Course format: The module takes place as a hybrid course with online activities and on-campus block sessions. The examinations encompass individual assignments (50 %) and team assignments (50 %). Teams consist of 2-4 students. Workload distribution: The major workload occurs during the on-campus block sessions in late June (one week) and mid-July (three days). From April to late June, there will be several online activities and assignments to prepare for the block sessions. The on-campus block sessions take place as five two-hour sessions spread over one week in late June and three two-hour sessions spread over three days mid-July. Please note that attendance of the block sessions is mandatory. The final presentation will take place on the last day of class (i.e., mid-July); the final report will be due shortly after that (final examination; examination type a). Kick-off session: There will be a kick-off session in the first week of the teaching period. Attendance of the session is mandatory (please see "additional information" below).

Inhalte (short description):

Module contents:

The module explores the complexity of customer relationship management in the current omnichannel market reality. Practically speaking, digital transformation facilitates a holistic approach to marketing where B2B relationships are better approached from the "derived demand perspective," i.e., from a B2B2B, or B2B2C realities, or even, in more complex channels such as FMCG as B2B2B2C constellates. The module will use a “self-study and seminar” format, meaning that the materials will not only be delivered in a traditional lecture format, but also that students will work individually and in small groups with the course materials, partaking in class-discussions, conducting case studies, and deliver a final project presentation at the end of the semester. The content of this module is relevant for students interested in marketing in general and in the development and marketing of consumer products and services from a general management or entrepreneurial interest.

Module schedule:

Course format: The module takes place as a hybrid course with online activities and on-campus block sessions. The examinations encompass individual assignments (50 %) and team assignments (50 %). Teams consist of 2-4 students.

Workload distribution: The major workload occurs during the on-campus block sessions in late June (one week) and mid-July (three days). From April to late June, there will be several online activities and assignments to prepare for the block sessions. The on-campus block sessions take place as five two-hour sessions spread over one week in late June and three two-hour sessions spread over three days mid-July. Please note that attendance of the block sessions is mandatory. The final presentation will take place on the last day of class (i.e., mid-July); the final report will be due shortly after that (final examination; examination type a).

Kick-off session: There will be a kick-off session in the first week of the teaching period. Attendance of the session is mandatory (please see "additional information" below).

Lernergebnisse (learning outcomes):

Fachkompetenz Wissen (professional expertise):
Studierende... Students … acquire the foundational knowledge, constructs, theories, and research methodologies that comprise the newly developing field of omnichannel marketing, retail operations, and customer services marketing familiarize with the application of this integrated body of knowledge as it pertains to consumers' motivation, shopping behaviors, and decision processes for evaluating retail offers and purchasing goods and services in all retail formats learn about the decision support systems retailers and services providers use to develop omnichannel brand and customer service management systems, loyalty and frequent shopper programs, and subsequent tactical decisions on assortment, marketing, promotion and pricing
Fachkompetenz Fertigkeit (practical professional and academic skills):
Studierende... Students … read thought-leading papers in consumer research, applying a “self-study & seminar" pedagogical format; requiring understanding of the constructs, theories, strategies, and tactics presented in these papers and the writing of synopses for group discussion gain understanding of and practically apply data mining techniques with the objective of compiling actionable market data reports sourced from multiple (big) data sources, i.e. “data storytelling" as it pertains to product and services marketing in omnichannel contexts work in student teams on a real-world, real-data complex business case study prepare and deliver a senior-management level business presentation based on their case research
Personale Kompetenz / Sozial (individual competences / social skills):
Studierende... Students … enhance their ability to study and comprehend a diffuse and complex body of knowledge from the perspectives of all channel partners evaluate which data and information is relevant, i.e. actionable, from a business perspective learn how to effectively and efficiently summarize research and data in an English language business document develop and deliver an English language business presentation
Personale Kompetenz / Selbstständigkeit (individual competences / ability to perform autonomously):
Studierende... Students … evaluate and review theoretical and practical issues in the field of omnichannel shopper marketing discuss socially relevant issues related to omnichannel shopper marketing, such as privacy invasion, marketing ethics, and cross-cultural literacy

Prüfungsleistungen (examinations)
Art der Modulprüfung (type of modul examination): Modulprüfung
	Art der Prüfung (type of examination)	Umfang (extent)	Gewichtung (weighting)
a)	Hausarbeit mit Präsentation	10-15 Seiten Hausarbeit und 20-30 Minuten Präsentation	100.00 %

Studienleistung / qualifizierte Teilnahme (module participation requirements)
Nein

Voraussetzungen für die Teilnahme an Prüfungen (formal requirements for participating in examinations)
Keine

Voraussetzungen für die Vergabe von Credits (formal requirements for granting credit points)
Die Vergabe der Credits erfolgt, wenn die Modulnote mindestens „ausreichend“ ist

Gewichtung für Gesamtnote (calculation of overall grade)
Das Modul wird mit der Anzahl seiner Credits gewichtet (Faktor: 1)

Verwendung des Moduls in den Studiengängen (The module can be selected in the following degree programmes)
M.Sc. IBS, M.Sc. BWL, M.Sc. International Economics and Management, M.Sc. Management, M.Sc. Management Information Systems, M.Sc. Taxation, Accountingand Finance, M.Sc. Winfo, M.Sc. Wirtschaftspädagogik, M.Ed. Wirtschaftspädagogik M.Sc. Betriebswirtschaftslehre M.Sc. International Business Studies M.Sc. International Economics and Management M.Sc. Management M.Sc. Management Information Systems M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik M.Sc. Wirtschaftspädagogik

Verwendung des Moduls in den Studiengängen (The module can be selected in the following degree programmes)

M.Sc. IBS, M.Sc. BWL, M.Sc. International Economics and Management, M.Sc. Management, M.Sc. Management Information Systems, M.Sc. Taxation, Accountingand Finance, M.Sc. Winfo, M.Sc. Wirtschaftspädagogik, M.Ed. Wirtschaftspädagogik
M.Sc. Betriebswirtschaftslehre
M.Sc. International Business Studies
M.Sc. International Economics and Management
M.Sc. Management
M.Sc. Management Information Systems
M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance
M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik
M.Sc. Wirtschaftspädagogik

Umfang QT (participation requirements):

Lernmaterialien, Literaturangaben (learning material, literature):
Reading materials and required literature will be introduced and provided at the beginning of the course.

Teilnehmerbegrenzung (participant limit):
20 Personen

Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):
The module is taught by our guest professor Prof. Marcellis M. Zondag, Ph.D. from Western Michigan University. The language of instruction is English. The module is expected to take place as a block course in June/July 2025. The specific appointments will be announced in early 2025. Please note that attendance of the block course sessions is mandatory. The module is limited to 20 participants. Please register for the module in PAUL. In addition, please fill out the following form to apply for a place in the module: https://umfragen.uni-paderborn.de/index.php/385965?lang=en (mandatory). On this basis, the chair of Business Administration, esp. Marketing and Digital Transformation will select the participants. It is mandatory to both register in PAUL and fill out the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. After the registration period, selected participants will be informed via e-mail. Please note that attendance to the introductory session is mandatory for all students who want to maintain their place on the course. Students who do not attend the introductory session will lose their place and be deregistered from the module. In case you have been selected to participate, cannot attend the introductory session due to a justified cause and still want to participate in the course, please inform us in advance via e-mail (marketing-dt@wiwi.uni-paderborn.de). Otherwise your place will be given to another student.

Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):

The module is taught by our guest professor Prof. Marcellis M. Zondag, Ph.D. from Western Michigan University. The language of instruction is English.

The module is expected to take place as a block course in June/July 2025. The specific appointments will be announced in early 2025. Please note that attendance of the block course sessions is mandatory.

The module is limited to 20 participants. Please register for the module in PAUL. In addition, please fill out the following form to apply for a place in the module: https://umfragen.uni-paderborn.de/index.php/385965?lang=en (mandatory). On this basis, the chair of Business Administration, esp. Marketing and Digital Transformation will select the participants. It is mandatory to both register in PAUL and fill out the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. After the registration period, selected participants will be informed via e-mail.

Please note that attendance to the introductory session is mandatory for all students who want to maintain their place on the course. Students who do not attend the introductory session will lose their place and be deregistered from the module. In case you have been selected to participate, cannot attend the introductory session due to a justified cause and still want to participate in the course, please inform us in advance via e-mail (marketing-dt@wiwi.uni-paderborn.de). Otherwise your place will be given to another student.

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