Consumer Behaviour

Subject MKTG90008 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 3-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

Approximately 2.5 hours of personal study per hour of class time is required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Marcus Phipps, Dr Robin Canniford

Contact

Semester 1: mphipps@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2: rcan@unimelb.edu.au



Subject Overview:

This subject examines the factors affecting the purchase, usage and disposal of products and services. Topics include the introduction and application of customer behaviour concepts to marketing decision making; consumer behaviour models of information processing; the identification of psychological variables which influence customer decision making; social factors affecting consumer behaviour; and an introduction to a variety of consumer-related market research techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Explain the concepts and models applied in consumer behaviour;
  • Describe and apply consumer behaviour concepts to marketing decision-making;
  • Evaluate the importance of understanding consumer behaviour;
  • Identify and apply the psychological and external variables that influence customer decisions;
  • Explain and analyse various consumer-related market research techniques;
  • Synthesise various theories and models of consumer behaviour and apply these notions to case studies; and
  • Critically evaluate the use of consumer behaviour techniques.
Assessment:
  • A 2-hour examination. End-of-semester (50%);
  • 4000 word group assignment. Due between week 10 and 12 (30%);
  • Class participation. Throughout the semester (10%); and
  • Case participation. Throughout the semester (10%).

Prescribed Texts:

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Collaborative learning and teamwork, which should be developed through group work during tutorials and completing a collaborative, semester long assignment;
  • Problem solving and critical thinking, which should be fostered through the tutorial program that requires students to critically evaluate and apply theoretical material to real world case studies;
  • Oral and written communication, which should be developed through participation in the interactive tutorial program and completion of the assessment requirements;
  • Critical and strategic thinking;
  • Explanation of an argument or analysis logically;
  • Synthesis of different theories; and
  • Application of management theories to real world scenarios.
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Communication and Customer Strategy
Master of Food and Packaging Innovation
Master of Management (Marketing)
Master of Management (Marketing)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 150 point Master of Marketing Communications
200 point Master of Marketing Communications

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