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Overview

An in-depth examination of consumer behaviour, including psychological, sociological, and individual characteristics influencing consumer behaviour and the relationship between business, consumers and global consumption.

About this paper

Paper title Consumer Behaviour
Subject Marketing
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MART 112
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact

cathie.child@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Rob Aitken

Associate Professor Leah Watkins

Dr John Williams

Paper Structure

Lecture topics include:

  • World of consumers
  • Perception and sensation
  • Learning and memory
  • Motivation and values
  • Legislation/codes
  • The self, personality, lifestyles
  • Attitudes and persuasion
  • Decision making
  • Group influences on consumer buying
  • Cultural influences on consumer buying
  • Consumers and sub-cultures
  • The global consumer
Teaching Arrangements
Students must attend two 50-minute lectures every week and one 50-minute tutorial when scheduled.
Textbooks

Required Text: Solomon, M., Russell-Bennett, R., and Previte, J. (2019) Consumer Behaviour: Buying, Having, Being. (4th or 5th edition). Pearson Education, Australia.

Student etext purchase link:

https://www.pearson.com/store/p/consumer-behaviour-buying-having-being/P200000008537/9780655703396

Additional readings will also be provided on each topic throughout the paper.

Course outline

View the course outline for MART 210.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Critically examine psychological and sociological factors influencing consumer behaviour
  • Describe and discuss the relationship between business, consumers and global consumption
  • Critically examine marketing's impact on consumers
  • Examine the relationship between culture, marketing and consumer behaviour
  • Develop and apply information literacy skills and conduct a critical review of consumer behaviour research literature
  • Demonstrate teamwork and professional oral and written presentation skills

Overview

An in-depth examination of consumer behaviour, including psychological, sociological, and individual characteristics influencing consumer behaviour and the relationship between business, consumers and global consumption.

About this paper

Paper title Consumer Behaviour
Subject Marketing
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MART 112
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact

cathie.child@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Rob Aitken

Associate Professor Leah Watkins

Dr John Williams

Paper Structure

Lecture topics include:

  • World of consumers
  • Perception and sensation
  • Learning and memory
  • Motivation and values
  • Legislation/codes
  • The self, personality, lifestyles
  • Attitudes and persuasion
  • Decision making
  • Group influences on consumer buying
  • Cultural influences on consumer buying
  • Consumers and sub-cultures
  • The global consumer
Teaching Arrangements
Students must attend two 50-minute lectures every week and one 50-minute tutorial when scheduled.
Textbooks

Required Text: Solomon, M., Russell-Bennett, R., and Previte, J. (2019) Consumer Behaviour: Buying, Having, Being. (4th or 5th edition). Pearson Education, Australia.

Student e-text purchase link:

https://www.pearson.com/en-nz/subject-catalog/p/consumer-behaviour-buying-having-being/P200000008537/9780655703396

Additional readings will also be provided on each topic throughout the paper.

Course outline

View the course outline for MART 210.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Critically examine psychological and sociological factors influencing consumer behaviour
  • Describe and discuss the relationship between business, consumers and global consumption
  • Critically examine marketing's impact on consumers
  • Examine the relationship between culture, marketing and consumer behaviour
  • Develop and apply information literacy skills and conduct a critical review of consumer behaviour research literature
  • Demonstrate teamwork and professional oral and written presentation skills
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