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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Customer Relationship Management course. The course will examine CRM concepts, strategies, processes and technologies. It will cover topics like the CRM lifecycle, customer data management, and CRM's role in sales, marketing and customer service. Students will gain an understanding of CRM best practices and implementations. Assessment will include case analyses, discussion questions, and a final CRM plan. Required readings include a CRM textbook and articles on topics such as social CRM, analytics and different CRM software solutions.

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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Customer Relationship Management course. The course will examine CRM concepts, strategies, processes and technologies. It will cover topics like the CRM lifecycle, customer data management, and CRM's role in sales, marketing and customer service. Students will gain an understanding of CRM best practices and implementations. Assessment will include case analyses, discussion questions, and a final CRM plan. Required readings include a CRM textbook and articles on topics such as social CRM, analytics and different CRM software solutions.

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    Syllabus

    SME 620 Customer Relationship Management


    Instructor: Robert W. Koob Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Email: rkoob@stevens.edu

    Catalog Description
    This course examines customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process within all organizations and serves as a foundation course in the Service Management Program. CRM is defined as the overall process of building and maintaining profitable customer relationships by delivering value and satisfaction to the customer. Focusing on process, strategy and technology, this course leads students from understanding the fundamentals of CRM through the implementation of CRM systems and analysis of customer data. It discusses the CRM philosophy as well as the systems in place that incorporate and integrate information from sales, marketing and service.

    Gartners Competency model of CRM


    1. CRM Vision: Leadership, Social Worth, Value Proposition 2. CRM Strategy: Objectives, Segments, Effective Interaction 3. Valued Customer Experience
    Understand Requirements Monitor Expectations Satisfaction vs.Competition Collaboration and Feedback

    4. Organizational Collaboration
    Culture and Structure Customer Understanding People: Skills,Competencies Incentives and Compensation Employee Communications Partners and Suppliers

    5. CRM Processes: Customer Life Cycle, Knowledge Management 6. CRM Information: Data, Analysis, One View Across Channels 7. CRM Technology: Applications, Architecture, Infrastructure 8. CRM Metrics: Cost to Serve, Satisfaction, Loyalty, Social Costs
    Buttle, F. (2009). Customer Relationship Management: Concepts and Technologies. Burlington, MA :Elsevier

    Introduction to Course
    In todays highly competitive business environment, managing customer relationships and effectively interacting with your customers are critical to an organizations success. By enhancing the customer experience, organizations can develop a strong relationship between the customer and the organization. If sustained over time, organizations can strengthen their competitive position and as a result increase its profitability. The CRM course is designed to introduce students to both CRM fundamentals and the utilization of technology in managing customers. The curriculum will introduce students to CRM concepts and functionality for professionals whose organizations utilize CRM or want to gain an understanding of the role of CRM in service management. Through lectures and presentations, scholarly whitepaper and article readings, class discussion, participants will gain a firm understanding of the key factors that impact CRM success.

    Learning Goals
    After completing the course of study, students will have; 1. Gained an understanding of key concepts, technologies and best practices of CRM 2. A view of the organization of business and its integration with CRM. 3. An understanding of the CRM value proposition for different vertical markets 4. Familiarization with different CRM technology solutions (Salesforce.com and Net Suite) 5. Knowledge of the lifecycle of CRM as applied to customer interactions 6. Knowledge of CRM customer data acquisition, management, research, analysis and use 7. An understanding of CRM strategies in Sales, Marketing and Customer Service contexts 8. An understanding of the impact of CRM on customer experience, satisfaction and loyalty 9. An understanding of the impact of social networking on CRM best practices 10. Developed a CRM Plan for the implementation of a personal CRM strategy.

    Required Text(s)
    Buttle, Francis. (2009). Customer Relationship Management, (2nd Edition). Elsevier Publishing

    Required Cases: (All cases can be purchased directly from Harvard Business Review website)
    1. Meyer, C., and Schwager, A. (2007). Understanding Customer Experience. Harvard Business Review. R0702G 2. Harrahs Entertainment Inc: Real-Time CRM in a Service Supply Chain. (2003). Stanford Graduate School of Business. Case: GS-50 [order from Harvard Business Review Store] 3. Davila, Anthony. (2003). Salesforce.com: The Evolution of Marketing Systems. Stanford Graduate School of Business. Case: E-145 [order from Harvard Business Review Store] 4. McAfee,Andrew. (2003).Moore Medical Corporation. Harvard Business Review,9-601-142

    Required Article Readings: (retrieve from referenced url: below)


    1. Band, W. (2008). CRM Best Practices, Forrester Research. Retrieved December 26, 2009 from http://business.bt.com/assets/pdfs/CRM-best-practices-adoption-paper.pdf 2. Customer Relationship Management: The Winning Strategy in a Challenging Economy. (2009). Microsoft. Retrieved December 26, 2009 from http://crm.dynamics.com/docs/CRM_Investment_in_a_Down_Economy_FINAL.pdf 3. Wardley, M. (2008). Oracle Vertical CRM Applications: Realizing Business Benefit Through Industry Best Practices. IDC. Retrieved December 26, 2009 from http://www.oracle.com/applications/crm/siebel/resources/industry-best-practices-whitepaper.pdf 4. Social CRM Comes of Age. (2009). Oracle. Retrieved December 26, 2009, from http://www.oracle.com/ocom/groups/public/@ocompublic/documents/webcontent/036062.pd f 5. CRM and Social Networking: Engaging the Social Customer. (2009). Microsoft. Retrieved December 26, 2009 from http://crm.dynamics.com/docs/CRM_and_Social_Networks.pdf 6. Analytical CRM. SAP. Retrieved December 26, 2009 from http://www.sap.com/solutions/business-suite/crm/pdf/AnalyticalCRM_50046585.pdf 7. CRM at a Glance: Salesforce.com vs. Siebel. (2007). TSG Retrieved December 26,
    2009 from

    http://www.tsgonestop.com/sfdcvssiebel.pdf

    Reference Textbooks

    [not required, for reference only]

    1. Greenberg, Paul. (2004). CRM at the Speed of Light, (3rd Edition): Essential Customer Strategies for the 21st Century. McGraw Hill 2. Greenberg, Paul. (2010). CRM at the Speed of Light, (4th Edition): Social CRM Strategies, Tools, and Technologies for Engaging Your Customers. McGraw Hill

    Pedagogy
    The class will combine textbook, whitepaper, and article readings with lectures and ad hoc In the News topics discussions. Student assessment will be based on the written submissions of Case Analyses, written In the News discussions, written answers to Buttle chapter questions and the final written CRM Plan.

    Assignments
    Type of Assignment 1 Written Case Analysis Description

    This portion of the grade will be primarily based on adherence to the template outline (provided), the quality and content of the application of readings and lecture content in the written analysis. Written Analysis minimum requirements: a) Use the template outline shown in separate file included under Governance icon. b) Prepare the document in Microsoft Word format c) 3 - 5 pages of single-sided, single-spaced, 12 point font. Page count is exclusive of graphs, charts and graphics d) Whitepaper assessment will conform to an outline provided by the instructor.

    Percentage of Grade 30

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