The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with
understanding of consumer behaviour, and the ability to use
that understanding in the planing and execution of marketing
efforts.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be
aquinted with the most common theories of consumer
behaviour, and to be capable of using them in the marketing
of products and services.

Course contents

The individual as a consumer, the self, personality,
motivation, perception, attitudes, persuasion, decision making,
the buying process, groups and group consumer behaviour,
subcultures. Advertising.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Marketing

Previous course names

Intermediary Marketing, International Marketing.

Additional information

Attendance is not compulsory except at the discussion
sessions, and at guest lectures.

A list over additional literature will be handed out during the
first or second lecture.

Recommended or required reading

Michael R. Solomon. 2012. Consumer Behaviour. Pearson.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 50 hours
  • Small-group work - 40 hours
  • Individual studies - 40 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 130 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the following
examinations:
Final Examination, case analysis and possibly
a project.
Attendance at least 70% of lectures is required.

Teacher

Eldon Sveinn

Examiner

Eldon Sveinn

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

see ARBS

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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