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Level 5: Consumer Behaviour

Introduction

Provide an overview of consumer behaviour and explain how it impacts on marketing strategy; analyse the concepts of consumer research, market segmentation and motivation, focusing on individual personality, perceptions, attitudes and learning; recognise the influence of groups on consumer behaviour; and evaluate the consumer decision-making process.

Module Description

This module aims to:

  1. Provide an overview of consumer behaviour and explain how it impacts marketing strategy;
  2. Recognise the influence of groups on consumer behaviour;
  3. Evaluate the consumer decision-making process.

Module Content

  • Consumer research methodologies
  • Ethics in marketing
  • Market segmentation techniques
  • Criteria for targeting a marketing segment
  • Influencing purchasing decisions by understanding personality and perception
  • Consumer learning and attitudes
  • Designing and presenting messages to consumers
  • Consumer adoption and decision-making processes

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