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International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Students will explore buyer behavior and motivation using key theories from various social sciences including Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. They will apply these theories to contemporary marketing situations. This course will cover many different aspects of consumer behavior including the inner workings in the mind of a consumer and the external influences on the consumer driven process.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$730.33 - $757.44 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below are three offerings of MKTG 3325 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 84185

Duration

Mon Jan 08 - Sat Mar 30 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 84185
  • Domestic fees $730.33
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Mar 30 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Patricia Browne

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$730.33

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous; you are not required to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status

CRN 87775

Duration

Wed Jan 10 - Wed Mar 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 87775
  • Domestic fees $757.44
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 10 - Mar 27 Wed 17:30 - 20:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 652
Instructor

Loa Fridfinnson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$757.44

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status

Seats Available

5 seats remaining as of Thu December 7, 2023 at 6:38 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 87737

Duration

Mon Jan 22 - Sat Mar 02 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 87737
  • Domestic fees $730.33
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 22 - Mar 02 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Tracey Renzullo

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$730.33

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous; you are not required to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Analyze people's consumer-related behaviour using tools of the social sciences
  • Apply key concepts of behaviour to marketing situations
  • Develop marketing strategies intended to influence those behaviours

Effective as of Winter 2016

Related Programs

Consumer Behaviour (MKTG 3325) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Business Administration (Marketing Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  2. Marketing Management
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  4. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  5. Marketing Management - Customer Relationship Marketing
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  6. Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  7. Marketing Management - Public Relations
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  8. Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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