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2009 Course Handbook

MKTG203: Consumer Behaviour

This unit examines the external and internal factors that influence people's behaviour in a buying situation. It provides a conceptual understanding of consumer behaviour, integrating theories from psychology, sociology, and economics. Topics covered include: marketers' and consumer views of consumer behaviour; market segmentation and product positioning; understanding consumer motivation; consumer personality, values, and involvement; consumer perception; consumer learning; habit, and brand loyalty; consumer attitudes; cultural, social, situational, household influences on the consumer; the influence of salespersons and advertising on the consumer; pre-purchase, purchase and post-purchase decision processes of the consumer; organisational buying behaviour.

Credit Points:3
Contact Hours:3
When Offered: D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Associate Professor Cynthia Webster
Prerequisites:

MKTG101

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Business

Timetable Information

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Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended