Consumer and Buyer Behaviour

Module Identifier
AB27220
Module Title
Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Co-ordinator
Dr Julie Jones
Reading List
View on Aspire
Pre-Requisite
AB17120 or CB17120
Other Staff
Dr Julie Jones
Dr Matthew Price
Mr Fayedh Ayub
Professor Homagni Choudhury
Dr Jonathan Fry

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

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Semester Assessment Written Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Semester Exam Exam: 2 Hours 50%
Supplementary Assessment Written Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Supplementary Exam Exam: 2 Hours 50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. Apply different theoretical perspectives on the 'Self' and how these relate to consumer behaviour.
  2. Explain views of the consumer as an individual, their individual needs and motivations, recognizing both the rational and emotional bases of many consumer actions.
  3. Describe different socio-cultural perspectives on how, where, when, what and why individuals and groups consume.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the consumer as a social being, their social needs, motivations, and positions within social structures and how these w ill inform their consumption decisions.

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Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Application of Number Yes, primary research will require the application of graph based, and numerical skills.
Communication Seminars will give the student verbal as well as presentation communication skills whereas the coursework will give valuable business oriented communication skills .
Improving own Learning and Performance This will be obtained via the seminars, coursework and interaction within lectures.
Information Technology Use a range of commonly used software packages. Present information and data. Use e-mail/internet appropriately and effectively.
Personal Development and Career planning Develop awareness of personal skills, beliefs and qualities in relation to course/career progression – students will be able to translate theory into practice and learning into understanding.
Problem solving Identify problems. Identify factors which might influence potential solutions. Develop creative thinking approaches to problem solving. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions. Construct a rational response to a problem.
Research skills Understand a range of research methods. Plan and carry out research. Utilise primary research to translate elements of theory to practice.
Subject Specific Skills Students will develop their know ledge and research skills in consumer behaviour. Involving a range of consumer behaviour issues, for example: perception, motivation, attitudes and values, the place of social structures in informing consumer identities, and so on.
Team work Classroom exercises and seminar work will improve teamwork skills for the students.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5