The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to design, launch and manage a brand. The distinctive features of this module are to deploy an array of innovative teaching methods to develop an appreciation of branding practices and strategies by applying theoretical concepts and marketing models to practical activities and allow students to design and deliver a new brand. Through this module, you will gain a unique insight into critiquing local and global brands, understand how brands operate in an international context and have the opportunity to develop your own new brand. You will be equipped with theoretical knowledge and an understanding of how brand management strategies are used when managing both new and existing brand portfolios. The module will be delivered across the whole semester via lectures (12x 2hr lectures) and seminars (5x1hr seminars- alternate weeks). The methods of the assessment for this module are a group report (40%), an individual assignment (50%) and Assessment Centre (10%). 2nd year marketing students will also have the opportunity to participate in a marketing programme field trip (in semester 2). Some exciting field trip destinations include, Antwerp and Valencia, Spain.