Product and Brand Management

Paper Code: 
25DBSG803
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand the various dimensions of product and brand management in business

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DBSG803

 

Product and Brand Management

(Theory)

 

 

CO235: Analyze the various dimensions of product management.

CO236: Examine the concepts related to Brand Management and Brand Evolution

 

CO237: Determine branding concepts namely brand equity, brand personality, brand architecture

CO238: Develop competence to frame strategies required for building strong brands, types of brand extensions, brand hierarchy and portfolio.

CO239: Analyze the recent trends in branding along with their practical application in the business.

CO240: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, PPT, Sharing web links. 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Role plays, presentation, 

case study discussions. 

Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments,  CA Test 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Product Management

·        Meaning, Role of Product Manager, Layers of Product

·        Product Management Approaches

·        Product Positioning-Perceptual Mapping

·        Management of New Product Development Process

          Managing Product Life cycle

12.00
Unit II: 
Concept of a Brand, Brand Management & Brand Evolution

 

  • Definition, Characteristics, Objectives, Elements of a Brand, Benefits of Branding
  • Brand Management: Concept, Functions of Brand Management,
  • Stages of Brand Management: Introduction, Elaboration, Fortification, Types of Brand & their stages, Functional, Symbolic, Experiential
  • Brand Evolution: Consumerism Continuum

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Brand Equity, Brand Personality & Brand Architecture

                

·        Concept, Importance,

·        Brand Report Card

·        Keller’s Brand Equity Model

·        Brand Personality: Concept

·        Branding Architecture: Definition, Types of branding strategy, Product Branding, Line     Branding, Range Branding, Umbrella Branding, Source Double Branding, Endorsement Branding,

Factors affecting the branding strategy

12.00
Unit IV: 
Line Extensions, Brand Extensions & Brand Hierarchy

 

  • Meaning & Significance
  • Risks in Line Extensions
  • Brand Extensions, Meaning, Need / Importance of Brand Extensions

      Types of Brand Extensions

  • Product Form of Extension, Companion Product, Customer Form Extension, Company Expertise, Brand Distinction, Brand Image or Prestige, Distinctive Taste, Ingredient or Component, Advantages & Disadvantages of Brand Extensions

      Brand Hierarchy & Portfolio

  • Concept, types
  • Brand hierarchy pyramid
  • Brand Portfolio: Flankers, Cash Cows, Low-end entry level High-end entry level

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Emerging Brand Applications

 

  • Digital Branding
  • Employment Branding
  • Co-Branding

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Panda, K, Tapan, (2016), Product and Brand Management, Oxford University Press.
  • Sharma, P.K., & Pareek, Renu, (2009), Product & Brand Management. RBD
  • Donald, R.L., & Russell S.W. (2002). Product Management (3rd Ed.). Tata McGraw Hill
  • Keller, K.L., & Swaminathan, V. (2019). Strategic Brand Management: Building, Measuring and Managing Brand Equity (5th Ed.). Prentice Hall

 

References: 
  • Trott, P. (2008). Innovation Management and New Product Development (4th Ed.). Prentice Hall
  • Kapferer, J. (2012). The New Strategic Brand Management: Advanced Insights and Strategic Thinking (5th Ed.). Kogan Page
  • Reis, A., & Trout, J. (2001). Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind. McGraw Hill Education

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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