MARKETING RESEARCH IN ADVERTISING

Course Description

This course introduces the students to the principles and practices of marketing research methods. The students will learn that good marketing decisions require solid marketing research and will better understand the role of marketing research in developing marketing strategy. The course will cover both quantitative and qualitative research methods and will also provide opportunity for practical hands-on work. As the final project the students will be asked to design a research project, collect data, analyse their data, submit a report of their findings. They will also present their work to the class where each project will be evaluated by peers and the lecturer.

MARKETING RESEARCH IN ADVERTISING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define(2) marketing, marketing research and marketing strategy,
2. 02 Design(4) a marketing research and explain(4) needs of each step in the marketing research process.
3. 03 Compare(4) advantages and disadvantages of secondary data,
4. 04 Identify(2) several methods of research in practice, compare(4) descriptive, explanatory and causal research alternatives, note(2) some research objectives and hypothesis.
5. 05 Evaluate(5) relevant secondary data

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Burns, A.C., Veeck, A. and Bush,Ronald F.(2017). Marketing Research. Pearson Education Limited.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define(2) marketing, marketing research and marketing strategy, SOLO 2
2. L02 Design(4) a marketing research and explain(4) needs of each step in the marketing research process. SOLO 4
3. L03 Compare(4) advantages and disadvantages of secondary data SOLO 4
4. L04 Identify(2) several methods of research in practice, compare(4) descriptive, explanatory and causal research alternatives, note(2) some research objectives and hypothesis SOLO 2.6
5. L05 Evaluate(5) relevant secondary data SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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