APPLIED MARKET RESEARCH

MKT5AMR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will learn to develop an ability to understand the role and scope of the marketing research activity within a firm, in both national and international settings and to engender confidence in critical thinking regarding decisions relating to marketing research practice. The relationship between marketing strategy and marketing research will be explored, with a view to highlighting the importance of aligning the research process with the required strategic marketing outcomes. Particular attention is paid to developing an understanding of commonly used research methodologies and of their application. Additionally, you will be presented with specific computer based tools for understanding and interpreting data in order to assist in managerial decision making.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

A Concise Guide to Market Research

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Marko Sarstedt and Erik Mooi

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Soringer Texts

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Marketing Research

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Burns, A.C and Bush, R.F

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: International Edition

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Evaluate the role of marketing research in the marketing function.
02. Assess the nature, functions and difficulties inherent in selected marketing research techniques.
03. Recognise and formulate the degree of expense and effort required to gather primary data as compared with the ease of acquiring secondary data.
04. Demonstrate an ability to use advanced statistical techniques for data analysis.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,500-word individual applied assignmentEach student has to do applied assignment using digital Asteroid database

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2,500-word individual major assignmentEach student has to write a proposal

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One group class presentation/final report; 1000-words equivalent per student2-3 students per group.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,500-word individual applied assignmentEach student has to do applied assignment using digital Asteroid database

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2,500-word individual major assignmentEach student has to write a proposal

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One group class presentation/final report; 1000-words equivalent per student2-3 students per group.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,500-word individual applied assignmentEach student has to do applied assignment using digital Asteroid database

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2,500-word individual major assignmentEach student has to write a proposal

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One group class presentation/final report; 1000-words equivalent per student2-3 students per group.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,500-word individual applied assignmentEach student has to do applied assignment using digital Asteroid database

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 2,500-word individual major assignmentEach student has to write a proposal

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One group class presentation/final report; 1000-words equivalent per student2-3 students per group.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4