Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MRK4002

 
TITLE Neuromarketing Technology

 
UM LEVEL 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Marketing

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit examines the brain systems, research tools and insights from brain sciences relevant to marketing theory and practice. Topics include neuroscience fundamentals; neuroscience technology used in marketing research; functional implications of key brain systems for marketing planning; applications of tools and insights from the cognitive neurosciences for advertising research and development and ethical considerations associated with use of brain imaging technology for marketing research.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:
- Describe neuroscience-based tools and techniques used in marketing research,
- Identify and discuss the function of selected brain regions and systems in marketing neuroscience research,
- Explain functional implications of selected perceptual, cognitive and emotional processes for marketing theory,

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to critically evaluate and apply marketing neuroscience research insights in selected marketing practices.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

- Lindström, Martin (2010). Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy. New York: Broadway Books
- Renvoisé, Patrick; Morin, Christofe (2007). Neuromarketing: Understanding the "Buy Buttons" in Your Customer's Brain. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. ISBN 9780785226802.
- Zaltman, Gerald (2003). How Customers Think: Essential Insights into the Mind of the Markets. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. ISBN 9781578518265.
- Żurawicki, Leon (2010). Neuromarketing: Exploring the Brain of the Consumer. New York: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 9783540778288.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture, Seminar and Workshop

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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