Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the basic concepts and issues in consumer behavior, 2) recognize consumer issues as business problems and challenges in different markets, 3) learn how consumer behavior and marketing strategies influence each other, 4) understand how to make strategic recommendations based on consumer psychology and sociology, focusing on varying consumer segments, and 5) develop a deeper understanding of the role of culture in diverse parts of the world as it relates to consumer behavior.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 31.08.2020 - 18.09.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Paurav Shukla

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    In order to create successful marketing strategies managers first need to understand the complex way in which people behave as consumers. There is a significant body of knowledge that draws on research into understanding what human behavior underlies the processes involved in consumer decision making and behavior. This course provides an exploration of the complex dynamics of consumer behavior in diverse cultures around the globe. It is designed to develop an understanding of the psychological, social, and cultural influences on consumer behavior. Theoretical perspectives are employed to predict consumer response to different marketing stimuli in various parts of the world.

DETAILS

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    resommended: basic course in marketing