Market and Business Research

Subject MKTG20004 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 3 hours per week plus a minimum of 6 hours per week in self directed study
Prerequisites:

One of the following:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: One of the following:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Recommended Background Knowledge: Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
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 Jill Lei

Contact

leij@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject develops students' knowledge of fundamental market and business research concepts. It addresses the purpose, procedures and applications of market business research; helps view market and business research from a 'users' and 'doers' perspective; and aims to improve the managerial value of such research for strategic decision making. Specific topics include the formulation of the research problem; research design; data collection instruments; data collection procedures; statistical data analysis tools including multiple regression analysis; and the interpretation and use of research results.
Objectives:
  • Analyse the fundamental principles involved in market and business research;
  • Explain the critical importance of research for superior business performance;
  • Apply market and business research principles by conducting an in-depth research project for a real-world company.
Assessment:

A 2-hour end-of- semester examination (55%), two written assignments totalling not more than 3500 words (35%), one due in the middle of the semester and one due at the end of semester, and tutorial work (10%)

Prescribed Texts: You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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

  • High level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; use of computer software.

  • Moderate level of development: application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

  • Some level of development: oral communication; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

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