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MAN-10031 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

MAN-10031 - Consumer Behaviour 1
Coordinator: Rachel Lee Tel: +44 1782 7 33112
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module introduces students to the study of consumer behaviour and its central position within the discipline of marketing for both individuals and organisations. The various determinants of consumer behaviour are examined with reference to theories drawn from multiple disciplines. At the end of this module, students will understand the psychological and social influences upon consumers' behaviour.

Aims
The primary aim is to provide students with an understanding of theories underpinning consumer behaviour by integrating multi-disciplinary frameworks.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the antecedents of buying behaviour in an individual and social context: 1
Understand the central role of buyer behaviour theory in marketing: 1
Explain the role of social and cultural context in buying behaviour: 1
Compare and evaluate different approaches to understanding consumer behaviour
: 1
Understand the differences between organisational and individual buying behaviours: 1

Study hours

16 hours lectures
11 hours seminar
23 hours lecture/seminar prep
46 hours assignment
54 hours private study which includes additional reading, thinking time, discussing ideas with other students, etc.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
2000-word essay
Students will be asked to write an essay that relates to an aspect or aspects of consumer or organisational behaviour theory as covered on the module.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023