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Trends in Consumer Behavior (E)

Niveau

first cycle

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

At the end of this course, students will be able to understand and spot trends in consumer behavior. They will know how to analyze consumer behavior in different socio-economic contexts. Beyond, they will be able to discuss the implications on marketing and to apply trends to the marketing of an actual product or service.

Prerequisites for the course

none

Course content

The course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the most recent contemporary theoretical, practical, and societal trends within consumer behavior as well as their implications on marketing strategies. It introduces current trends that will be analyzed by groups, presented and discussed in class. Moreover, it focuses on the application of trends to marketing strategies.

Recommended specialist literature

Bamossy, Gary J., and Michael R. Solomon. Consumer behaviour: A European perspective. Pearson Education, 2016.
Sethna, Zubin, and Jim Blythe. Consumer behaviour. Sage, 2016.
Various Journal articles

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

1

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dr. Kristina Kampfer

Academic year

Key figure of the course/module

IP_BUS125

Type of course/module

integrated lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

none