Courses & Units
Marketing Research BMA331
Introduction
Marketing research is one of the most important aspects of marketing. It is the process by which firms acquire market information that facilitates their decision-making. Given the rapid evolution of the business world, it is critical that firms know who their customers are, what they do, why they do it, when their purchases take place and where. Marketing research enables firms to determine if they have met consumer needs and demands, or if any changes are necessary in the delivery and features of new and existing products. Through this marketing research process, firms can better communicate with, and collect information from, existing and potential customers. As it is the customers who ultimately decide whether a product will be acceptable or not, this allows firms to rapidly adapt to otherwise unpredictable customer needs. This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles that underpin the process of designing and implementing effective marketing research. This process consists of: problem identification; research approach development; research design formulation; data gathering, preparation and analysis, and presentation of marketing research. By analysing real world business cases, and undertaking thorough research tasks, students will gain a keener insight into the workings of marketing research. The knowledge gained through undertaking this unit will help students to become skilled marketers who can evaluate, design, and conduct market research.
Summary
| Unit name | Marketing Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA331 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Marketing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kevin Swarts|Doctor Rajesh Rajaguru |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA|Universal College of Higher Education Hong Kong |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Accelerated Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hong Kong Universal Ed | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 27/5/2024 | 19/6/2024 | 11/7/2024 | 25/8/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- explain the fundamental marketing research concepts that facilitate problem definition and critically analyse approaches to solve the problem.
- analyse and evaluate basic marketing research theory.
- explain and analyse the process by which information is gathered, analysed, and interpreted to address research problems in an ethical manner.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010103 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Workshop Assessment (30%)|Assessment Task 2: Research Plan (30%)|Assessment Task 3: Data analysis (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text [available from the Co-op Bookshop]:
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| Recommended | • Hair, J.F. Jr & Lukas, B.A. 2015, Marketing Research, 4 thedn, McGraw-Hill Education. Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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