MKTG07115 2016 Applied Market Research
Full Title
Applied Market Research
Transcript Title
Applied Market Research
Code
MKTG07115
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MKTG - 0414 Marketing & Advertising
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Denise Lowe
Programme Membership
SG_BSALE_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 201700 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
Description
This module will address the area of marketing research metholology and its application in a practical context. Students are provided with the opportunity to refine their problem definition, prepare a research proposal and project and develop and apply the skills required to investigate company marketing issues. This module will also prepare students to define research objectives and to develop appropriate research methodologies to address these objectives.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the market research process and its applicability in terms of decision making.
2.
Clearly define problem definitions and formulate market research objectives.
3.
Examine sources of secondary and primary data and apply these in the context of a business problem.
4.
Carry out a literature review.
5.
Explain the techniques of data collection and analysis and present a research proposal and project.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The emphasis here is on practice. Students start the module formulating their research question and end with the completion of a project. The teaching approach is PBL with small groups of students having 1-1 meetings and tutorial with lecturer each week as well as a lecture.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will present their problem definition followed by the research proposal and finally the completed project.
Repeat Assessments
Project
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to the Market Research process.
Defining and developing research questions and objectives in a practical context
Literature search and review in a practical context
Sampling in a practical context
Market Research Methodologies in a practical context
Data Collection and analysis in a practical context
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | project | Project | Project | 100 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning | Not Specified | PBL | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2007-05 Marketing Research in Ireland Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 0717142000 ISBN-13 9780717142002
2007-05 Marketing Research in Ireland Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 0717142000 ISBN-13 9780717142002
Recommended Reading
2013-03-05 Business Research Methods, 12th Edition McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073521507 ISBN-13 9780073521503
2013-03-05 Business Research Methods, 12th Edition McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073521507 ISBN-13 9780073521503
The Twelfth Edition of Business Research Methods reflects a thoughtful revision of a market standard. Students and professors will find thorough, current coverage of all business research topics presented with a balance of theory and practical application. The authors use managerial decision-making as the theme of Business Research Methods and they provide the content and structure to ensure students' grasp of the business research function. This textbook also encourages and supports the completion of an in-depth business research project, if desired, by the professor.
Recommended Reading
2008-05-06 Marketing Research: A Practical Approach SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN 1412947979 ISBN-13 9781412947978
2008-05-06 Marketing Research: A Practical Approach SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN 1412947979 ISBN-13 9781412947978
Essential to any student of the discipline, this innovative new book offers a uniquely comprehensive and applied approach to both understanding and designing market research. Sensitively balancing the fundamental quantitative methodologies and theoretical structures with practical applications of qualitative techniques, this book is a vastly accessible, useful, and insightful text. Providing several real life case studies - from the large corporation, through to the small business or the nonprofit organization - Marketing Research is packed with useful learning features such as key terms, definitions, and discussion topics. Offering comprehensive support from a companion website, this book is an indispensable guide to the varied domains of market research.