Neuromarketing

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites

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Research techniques and insights from the cognitive neurosciences are increasingly used in marketing research and practice. This subject examines the brain systems, research tools and insights from the neurosciences relevant to marketing theory and practice. Topics include neuroscience fundamentals; neuroscience technology used in marketing research; functional implications of key brain systems for marketing planning; applications of tools and insights from the cognitive neurosciences for advertising research and development, and ethical considerations associated with use of brain imaging technology for marketing research.

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

• Describe neuroscience-based tools and techniques used in marketing research;
• Identify and discuss the function of selected brain regions and systems in marketing neuroscience research;
• Explain functional implications of selected perceptual, cognitive, and emotional processes for marketing theory;
• Critically evaluate and apply marketing neuroscience research insights in selected marketing practices.

• Two hour exam (50%);
• Written assignments not exceeding 4000 words (40%);
• In-class assessment (10%).

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

• Ability to integrate concepts and theories across disciplines;
• Problem solving and critical thinking, developed through in-class discussion and assignment work;
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply research insights to practice;
• Oral communication skills developed via in-class interaction and presentations;
• Written communication skills developed through assignment work;
• Ability to work in a team through group assignments.