Consumer Behaviour (MAN449) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Consumer Behaviour MAN449 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to know what behaviors the consumers are examined, and will be able to identify the personal and situational factors that can determine the behaviours. Also, environmental factors affecting these behaviors can be identified and the marketing activities that can be use to change the behavior to desired state can be pinpointed.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the factors that are effective in the decision-making process of consumers and will be able to develop strategies accordingly.
Course Content Consumer actions, experiences, feelings, and judgement processes; consumer buying behavior and the theories concerning the factors affecting the consumer behavior process such as perception, motivation, demographics, culture, etc.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of Consumer
2 Models of Consumer Behavior Chapter 1
3 Perception Related pages of the text book
4 Learning and Memory Related pages of the text book
5 Motivation and Involvement Related pages of the text book
6 Personality, Self concept and Emotions Related pages of the text book
7 Attitudes and Lifestyle Related pages of the text book
8 Midterm
9 Demographics Related pages of the text book
10 Culture and subculture Related pages of the text book
11 Reference Groups and Family Related pages of the text book
12 Decision Making Process Related pages of the text book
13 Decision Making Process Related pages of the text book

Sources

Other Sources 1. Öğretim Üyesinin ders notları ve makaleler
Course Book 2. Hawkings, D.I, Motherbaugh D.L., Consumer Behavior, MCGraw Hill

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 3 15
Homework Assignments 2 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 8 105
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the necessary current information to meet individual, family and community health needs in an individual and holistic approach in the direction of the nursing process.
2 Has knowledgeable and capable of evaluating the validity, validity and reliability of scientific knowledge.
3 Has the skills to perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and practical knowledge to maintain, develop and treat illnesses.
4 Demonstrates nursing care in the direction of scientific research, evidence, developing technology and current health policies.
5 Respects human rights and dignity in nursing education, practices, research and management.
6 Carries out nursing practices in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards and ethical principle.
7 Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the nursing care process.
8 Continues self management activities as an individual and a team member within the scope of its managerial role.
9 Takes part in researches, projects and events in the association with the health team and the other disciplines with a sense of social responsibility
10 Uses English in a way that can comprehend literature, communicate effectively in written and verbal manner.
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development.
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 4 8
Quizzes/Studio Critics 3 3 9
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 40 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 50 50
Total Workload 155