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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts, principles and theories of consumer behaviour and their marketing implications. Topics include the consumer purchase decision-making process; and environmental and individual determinants of consumer behaviour.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify the different components of consumer decision-making process and individual and environmental factors that influence it; (2) identify how consumer behaviour decision-making processes influence organisations' marketing activities; (3) demonstrate the applicability of different consumer behaviour concepts; (4) produce clear and concise written communication; and (5) discuss different consumer behaviour concepts in a clear and consistent way.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) assignment; and (3) examinations. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
TBA
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
a UWA College course.
Incompatibility
MKTG1204 Consumer Behaviour.
MKTG2204 Consumer Behaviour
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