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MKTG1003 – Consumer Behaviour

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Jana Bowden
jana.bowden@mq.edu.au
Contact via Zoom by appointment
4ER 231
Monday 12-2pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

An important aspect of marketing is to understand the heart and mind of consumers. Understanding why consumers think, feel and act the way that they do assists businesses in making strategic, sustainable and ethical marketing decisions. This unit develops students’ knowledge about how to understand, interpret and influence consumers’ behaviour. Students gain theoretical knowledge of the internal, psychological processes and external, environmental factors influencing consumer behaviour. Students learn about consumer needs and values, how consumers perceive products and brands, ways to measure attitudes and effect attitude change, how and why consumers decide to buy (or not buy), and the importance of culture and reference group influences. By the end of this unit, students have a much deeper and richer appreciation of how consumption not only affects our lives but also how our actions influence the way that we feel about ourselves and about one another.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify and articulate a range of external and internal influences on consumer behaviour.
  • ULO2: Critically analyse and apply consumer behaviour theory to real-world consumption experiences.
  • ULO3: Apply consumer behaviour theory to develop solutions to consumption decisions acknowledging ethical implications for society.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)  

  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.   

  

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case Analysis 40% No Week 8
Practice-based Activities 30% No Week 2,4,6,8,10,12
Exam 30% No Examination Period

Case Analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 40%

 

There will be one written case based task of 1500 words. This assessment targets the development of students understanding of core consumer behaviour as it applies to real world consumption behaviour. It focuses on enhancing critical thinking skills and encourages students to understand the complex nature of consumer behaviour.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate a range of external and internal influences on consumer behaviour.
  • Critically analyse and apply consumer behaviour theory to real-world consumption experiences.
  • Apply consumer behaviour theory to develop solutions to consumption decisions acknowledging ethical implications for society.

Practice-based Activities

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 2,4,6,8,10,12
Weighting: 30%

 

There will be a series of six practice-based written activities (part A) assigned throughout the semester and there will be twelve practice-based participation activities throughout the semester (part B). Part A will consist of 2 x 150 word length posts to the discussion forum for the allocated weeks (eg weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12). Part A will be worth 18% (3% max per week). There will be twelve practice-based in-class participation and discussion activities for the allocated weeks (eg. weeks 1-12 inclusive). Part B will be worth 12% (1% max per week).

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate a range of external and internal influences on consumer behaviour.
  • Critically analyse and apply consumer behaviour theory to real-world consumption experiences.
  • Apply consumer behaviour theory to develop solutions to consumption decisions acknowledging ethical implications for society.

Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 30%

 

There will be one written exam of 2 hour consisting of 3 essay length questions from a selection of 4 available questions. This assessment targets the development of students understanding of core consumer behaviour theory as it applies to real world consumption behaviour. It focuses on enhancing critical thinking skills and encourages students to understand the complex nature of consumer behaviour.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate a range of external and internal influences on consumer behaviour.
  • Critically analyse and apply consumer behaviour theory to real-world consumption experiences.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Plese refer to iLearn

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Results

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Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes from Previous Offering

Exam included in Semester 1 2023 

Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook