Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
After completing this course, you have learned to plan and implement a marketing research process.

Course competences
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace





The learning objectives of the course
During this course, you will learn how to utilise marketing research as part of business development and management. You are familiar with the principal theories and concepts related to marketing research and understand their content. You understand the significance of marketing research in the planning and management of marketing. You are able to utilise marketing research in the planning and management of marketing. You are able to prepare a marketing research plan and choose the appropriate research methods and substantiate the choices you made. You are able to prepare a research report and present the results.

Content

The principal themes discussed during the course include the role of research in the decision-making process, determination of the problem, drawing up of a research plan, qualitative and quantitative research approach, data collection, sampling and analysis methods, and the interpretation, reporting and presentation of the studied data.

Time and location

Contact lessons

Learning materials and recommended literature

Burns, Alvin C., ja Ann Veeck. Marketing Research. Ninth edition. Global edition. Pearson Education Limited, 2020.Burns, Alvin C., ja Ann Veeck. Marketing Research. Ninth edition. Global edition. Pearson Education Limited, 2020.
Mäntyneva, Mikko, et al. Markkinointitutkimus. WSOY Oppimateriaalit, 2008.

The first book is available as an e-book through the library.

Teaching methods

Independent study of the theories and concepts of the subject area
Classroom and distance lectures
Expert lectures
Individual and group assignments that are completed throughout the duration of the course
Marketing research project for the partner organisation

Practical training and working life connections

Organizational case

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The learning assignments during the course will be completed in accordance with the timetable given at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Lectures 16 h
Virtual learning 56 h
Exercises 63 h

Content scheduling

1-4 smaller individual and/or group assignments and one larger research project in small groups are carried out during the course. The study period ends with the presentation of the results of completed marketing studies.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of competence and active contribution made in exercises.
Assessment of own competence related to the marketing research project.
The group’s peer assessment related to the marketing research project.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You understand the main concepts, theories and methods of marketing research and you are able to describe the implementation with them. You address the topic from different points of view. You interpret the results and present development suggestions. You work in different problem solving situations independently and according to given instructions. You recognise your interaction skills and you are able work in a goal-oriented way in groups. You disclose and rationalise your perspectives. You take responsibility for your work. You can evaluate and recognise the objects of improvement in your own expertise in relation to marketing research. Your reporting is illustrative but contains some illogicalities and shortcomings. Your text is unstructured and there repeatedly occur some language and style errors. There are some deficits complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the main concepts, theories and methods of marketing research and you are able to implement these in the rationalisation of your conclusions. You can present applicable solutions based on the results. You have the practical skills to survive known situations. You can co-operate responsibly in problem-solving situations. You can adapt and develop your interaction skills to different situations. You take responsibility for your peers work. You can evaluate and recognise the objects of improvement in your own expertise in relation to marketing research. Your reporting is logical and illustrative but has some shortcomings. Your text is unstructured and there repeatedly occur some language and style errors. There are some deficits complying JAMK reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You can analyse and categorise the main concepts and theories of marketing research in your conclusions. You can combine different knowledge, skills and methods in problem solving situations. You can analyse and compare results and present an applicable solution based on them. You manage the practical skills you need to work independently. You show skills of solving problems related to this line of business. You can organise and take responsibility for your group’s work. You can argument your points of view in interaction. You can analyse and reason your expertise and improvement points in marketing research. Your reporting is coherent, justifiable and illustrative. Your text is structured and there occurs occasional language and style errors. You follow JAMK reporting instructions.

Very Good 4
You can evaluate, analyse and utilise the main concepts and theories of marketing research in your conclusions. You can evaluate and explain the results and the process leading to them based on the set objectives. You show the ability to differentiate the relevant aspects and make a justifiable decision in multifunctional problems within this line of business. You can present applicable conclusions and development suggestions. You possess practical skills in which you apply the knowledge. You can organise the work of the community and take responsibility for the group tasks and problem solving. You are able to have reciprocal discussion aiming at overall understanding and strengthening co-operation between the participants. You take responsibility for the development of the group and the individuals in it. You can analyse your expertise in different sectors reflectively and show your improvement in regards to marketing research. Your reporting is logical, analytical and professional. Your text is structured, fluent and mainly error-free. You follow JAMK reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You can critically evaluate and utilise the main theories, concepts, research, methods and principles of marketing research in your solutions. You can define and interpret the central concepts and theories in this line of business based on accurate knowledge and research publications. You can produce new points of view and make generalisations. You evaluate, analyse and compare the process, results and recommendations in relation to set objectives and criteria. You possess the practical skills to develop the operations. You lead in a goal-oriented way, by taking responsibility for the projects and tasks in complicated problem solving situations. You work in co-operation and produce new and creative solutions by anticipating changes in the operating environment. You take responsibility for the development of the group and the individuals in it. You are able to have reciprocal discussion aiming at overall understanding and strengthening co-operation between the participants. You reflect and develop your expertise in marketing research critically, comprehensively and diversely. Your report cogently, presenting a logical and clear entity. You show critical thinking and your text is argumentative, insightful and almost error-free. You follow JAMK reporting instructions.