Study Guide

Objective

Upon course completion, students will understand and have experience in the crucial role Marketing Research (MR) plays in the Decision Making Process (DMP). They will know the different types of MR that feed into the different phases of the DMP. They will have knowledge of the different methods for the different types of applied MR. They will have experienced a real company team project in the field, and they will know how to present the results in a proper MR Report.

Content

- Introduction to Marketing Research
- Establishing the need for information
- Specifying objectives and information needs
- Determining research design and sources of data
- Developing collection forms and procedures
- Data collection; processing and analysis
- Presenting the research project results

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Prerequisites

Marketing
Co-requisite: Quantitative Research course, or equivalent prior know-how and skills