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
- 01 Exemplify(4) knowledge of the basic necessary theoretical knowledge,
- 02 Exemplify(4) an understanding of how studying consumer behavior can help effectively relate(4) with consumers.
- 03 Integrate(4) psychological and physiological influence in reasoning(5) and acting strategically about behaviors of consumers.
- 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
- 01 Schiffman & Wisenblit (2022). Consumer Behavior, 12th edition, Pearson
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
- P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
- P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
- P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
- P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
- P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
- P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
- P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
- 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.
- 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.
- P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
- P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
- P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,
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