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Sensory Marketing (E)

Niveau

first cycle

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

At the end of this course, students will be familiar with the domain of sensory marketing. They will have an in-depth understanding of how sensory cues shape consumer perception, affect emotions and, finally, behavior. Beyond, they will know how companies can make use of the principles of sensory marketing as a marketing tool.

Prerequisites for the course

none

Course content

The course provides an in-depth knowledge of the science of sensory marketing. Beyond, it focuses on the application of theories and models to real life cases, discussions as well as implications and limitations of the models. It includes a number of team exercises, case studies and group work. We share knowledge, engage in discussions and create new perspectives and ideas in class.

Recommended specialist literature

Hultén. Sensory marketing: Theoretical and empirical grounds. Routledge, 2015.
Krishna. "An integrative review of sensory marketing: Engaging the senses to affect perception, judgment and behavior." Journal of consumer psychology 22.3 (2012): 332-351.
Krishna, ed. Sensory marketing: Research on the sensuality of products. Routledge, 2011.
Krishna. Customer sense: How the 5 senses influence buying behavior. Springer, 2013.

Assessment methods and criteria

Group work (presentation, paper)
Active course participation (case studies & discussions)

Language

English

Number of ECTS credits awarded

3

Share of e-learning in %

0

Semester hours per week

2.0

Planned teaching and learning method

Mixture of lectures, student-led teaching, group projects and case studies

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

2

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dr. Kristina Kampfer

Academic year

Key figure of the course/module

IP_BUS115

Type of course/module

integrated lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

none