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MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Course
BUSN365 - MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Department
Business Administration - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Figen YEŞİLADA
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The course aims to provide an understanding of how consumers make decisions and how internal and external factors influence consumer purchase decisions. Students learn about the evolution of consumer behavior and the impact of new technologies and media on studying and targeting customers, including new methods conducted by marketers. They will also study consumer purchase patterns and methods used to target them more precisely, thus learning why consumer behavior is valuable in marketing programs. In addition, students will study basic theoretical knowledge and terminology related to the field, learning how to think and act strategically about the behaviors of consumers and how to understand and solve problems from a communication perspective.

MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Exam Midterm 25
Final Exam Final 25
Quiz Quiz 25
Assigment Assignment 25
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Exemplify(4) knowledge of the basic necessary theoretical knowledge,
  2. 02 Exemplify(4) an understanding of how studying consumer behavior can help effectively relate(4) with consumers.
  3. 03 Integrate(4) psychological and physiological influence in reasoning(5) and acting strategically about behaviors of consumers.
  4. 04 Adapt(4) solutions to problems with use of communication and marketing approaches.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Consumer Behavior
Week 2 Technology-Driven Consumer Behavior
Week 3 Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
Week 4 Consumer Motivation and Personality
Week 5 Consumer Perception
Week 6 Consumer Learning
Week 7 Consumer Attitude Formation and Change
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Persuading Consumers
Week 10 Reference Groups and Word-of-Mouth
Week 11 The Family and Its Social Standing
Week 12 Culture’s Influence on Consumer Behavior
Week 13 Subcultures and Consumer Behavior
Week 14 Consumer Decision-Making and Diffusion of Innovations
Week 15 Review

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Schiffman & Wisenblit (2022). Consumer Behavior, 12th edition, Pearson

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
  2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
  3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
  5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
  6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
  7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
  8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
  9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
  10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
  11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
  13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
  14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
  15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
  16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
  17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
  19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

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