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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

Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-22
Tuesday 16:00-16:50 9-14, 16-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 11, 14, 19-20
A2 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 11, 14, 19-20
A3 Monday 13:00-13:50 11, 14, 19-20
A4 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 11, 14, 19-20
A5 Monday 15:00-15:50 11, 14, 19-20
A6 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 11, 14, 19-20
A7 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 11, 14, 19-20
A8 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 11, 14, 19-20
A9 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 11, 14, 19-20
A10 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 11, 14, 19-20
A11 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 11, 14, 19-20

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

Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22
Tuesday 10:00-10:50 9-12, 15-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 10, 16, 20-21
A2 Thursday 14:00-14:50 10, 16, 20-21
A3 Monday 12:00-12:50 10, 16, 20-21
A4 Monday 15:00-15:50 10, 16, 20-21
A5 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 10, 16, 20-21
A6 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 10, 16, 20-21
A7 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 10, 16, 20-21
A8 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 10, 16, 20-21
A9 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 10, 16, 20-21
A10 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 10, 16, 20-21
A11 Monday 16:00-16:50 10, 16, 20-21
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