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Consumer Behaviour - MKTG203

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; and organisational buying behaviour.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

Session 3 Internal - Day; Offered in December 2012 - February 2013, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Dr Steven D'Alessandro
Prerequisites:

MKTG101 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce; Economics

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Marketing and Management

Faculty of Business and Economics

Timetable Information

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