UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MKF2111 Buyer behaviour

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKF2111 Buyer behaviour is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MKC1200, MKF1120, MKB1700 or MKW1120 and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 12 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit draws upon the concepts and theories developed in the social sciences to provide you with insight into the drivers of consumer behaviour. The knowledge obtained in this unit can be of significant benefit to both individual consumers, who can use it to make better consumption decisions, and to organisations who can apply it to develop more effective marketing strategies.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    50%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    demonstrate a detailed understanding of the consumer decision making process and the main factors that influence consumer behaviour

  2. 2

    use consumer behaviour concepts to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of marketing strategies

  3. 3

    explain how this knowledge can be used to help consumers make better and more informed decisions.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures18 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Required text: Hoyer, MacInnis, Pieters, Chan, Northey (2017) "Consumer Behaviour", 1st Asia Pacific Edition. Cengage Learning

Where it fits

MKF2111 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Gerri Spassova
Tej Pochun

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKF2111?

You need MKC1200, MKF1120, MKB1700 or MKW1120 before you enrol.

What can I take after MKF2111?

MKF2111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including MKB2704, MKC3460, MKF3121, MKF3151, MKF3200 and MKF3461. Those lead on to 12 units in all.

When is MKF2111 offered?

In 2024, MKF2111 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is MKF2111?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MKF2111 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include MKF2111?

MKF2111 is part of Marketing.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Marketing
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available