MK 402 Understanding Consumer Behavior
This course will provide a broad analysis of the social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors that influence the decision-making process of consumers. Methods of measuring and analyzing consumers and consumer markets are also introduced. Students will learn why they tend to buy the products and services they do; and how marketing practitioners can anticipate and predict buying behavior. Students will develop an ability to explain particular behavior of consumers. A concluding consumer research project will be presented by the student that makes practical use of the new knowledge acquired.
Prerequisite
MK 300 or its equivalent.