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Consumer Behaviour

By Professor S. Ramesh Kumar   |   Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Learners enrolled: 4180

About This Course


This online course will introduce the learner to behavioral perspectives in marketing, providing a conceptual perspective to any participant working in marketing/ retailing /advertising /brand management / sales management / marketing research or in areas of consumer fast moving goods /durable goods/services. Rich with digital marketing examples and a designated chapter on digital interface as applicable to consumer behavior concepts, the course shall provide insights into the theoretical aspects as well as the practical application of Consumer Behaviour.

The first module provides an introduction to consumer behavior ,its linkages with marketing, the environment and the organization . Besides it also introduces the viewer to brand differentiation and lifestyles . The impact of digitalization on consumer behavior is also covered . The second module introduces the viewer to the concepts of marketing mix, segmentation and positioning and their linkages to consumer with various examples . In this week, the students will learn the process of Segmentation and Brand Positioning, various Marketing Mix elements along with the concepts of Targeting and Positioning. The third module on Consumer decision making delves into the need and want aspect of consumers.

In the subsequent modules, the leaners will learn in depth about how consumers form perceptions about a brand, learn about a brand and develop associations with it. The final module covers application of consumer behavior concepts to marketing realities, enabling the participant to appreciate the practical utility of a subjective field like Consumer Behaviour. The module also features two interviews with industry experts on their perspectives on the utility of Consumer Behaviour.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 6 weeks
Category :
  • Management Studies
Credit Points : 2
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 30 Jul 2021
End Date : 30 Oct 2021
Enrollment Ends : 15 Sep 2021
Exam Date :

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Course layout

Week 1: Introduction to Consumer Behaviour 
Week 2: Segmentation and Brand Positioning
Week 3: Consumer Decision Making
Week 4: Perception
Week 5: Learning
Week 6: Consumer Behaviour - Theory & Practice

Books and references


> Mandatory Reading:


Learners are recommended to refer to the chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 and 13 from Schiffman L., Wisenbilt J., and S.Ramesh Kumar, “Consumer Behavior" 12 edition, Pearson,  2019. (Indian Edition)


Links for purchase:


Flipkart : http://dl.flipkart.com/dl/consumer-behavior-12th-edition-pearson/p/itmfcwketftc2jk5?pid=9789353069834&cmpid=product.share.pp


> Additional Recommended Reading:

S.Ramesh Kumar and Anup Krishnamurthy , “Advertising , Branding and Consumer Behavior”, Sage Publications, 2021.

Instructor bio

Professor S. Ramesh Kumar

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

About Prof Ramesh Kumar


Prof Ramesh Kumar teaches Consumer Behaviour at IIM Bangalore. He has a mix of industrial and teaching/research experience of over 35 years. His areas of interests are exploring the application of marketing/consumer behavior concepts to the Indian context. Professor Ramesh Kumar was awarded the ICFAI Best Teacher Award by the Association for Indian Management Schools (AIMS)

Professor Ramesh Kumar’s research interests include Branding-Consumer Behaviour Interface, Cultural Dimensions in Marketing, and Consumer Behaviour-Digital Marketing Interface. Dr. Kumar has published a number of articles and case studies in reputed journals (national and international), business magazines, and business newspapers. His several international publications include papers, in refereed journals of repute, which are known both for their academic rigor and practice orientation. His co-authored papers on research / cases (on leading Indian brands across categories) have appeared in Journal of Integrated Marketing Communication, Journal of Brand Management, Ivey Business Journal and his co-authored papers/cases have been published in Marketing Review, Journal of Customer Behaviour , Richard Ivey Business School’s case collection and IIMB case collection marketed by Harvard Business School.

Course certificate


EXAMINATION:

> Type of exam: Computer-based exam

You will have to appear at the allotted exam centre and produce your Hall ticket and Government Photo Identification Card for verification and take the exam in person. You can find the final allotted exam centre details in the hall ticket.

The questions will be on the computer and the answers will have to be entered on the computer; type of questions may include multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, essay type,  etc.


GRADING POLICY AND CERTIFICATE:

> Weightage: 100% weightage for final exam.

> Passing Marks: You will be eligible for Certificate only if you score minimum 40% in Final Exam. If you score less than 40% in final exam, you will not receive the certificate.


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