Course Title: Conduct market research

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: MKTG5774C

Course Title: Conduct market research

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Yuping Li

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9145

Course Contact Email:yuping.li@rmit.edu.au

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Nominal Hours: 80

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

LMTGN4019A

Course Description

This course specifies the outcomes required to implement all aspects of a market research plan (with the exception of specialist statistical design and analysis).  It involves conducting research, developing survey tools, recruiting respondents, gathering data and information from respondents, analysing research information, and preparing research reports.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBMKG408A Conduct market research
Element:	1.  Conduct desk research 2.  Develop survey tools 3.  Recruit respondents 4.  Gather data and information from respondents 5.  Analyse research information 6.  Prepare research reports
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Desk research sources are identified 1.2 Information collection and collation tools and methods are drafted, tested and amended as required 1.3 Reporting formats are determined 1.4 Desk research is conducted 1.5 Information is reported in approved formats 2.1 Hypotheses are developed for testing 2.2 Options are developed for quantification 2.3 Survey tools are drafted 2.4 Survey tools are tested and amended as required 2.5 Methods of data and information extraction and collation are determined and tested 3.1 Market research plans are interpreted to specify respondent requirements 3.2 Potential respondents are identified in line with research and organisational requirements 3.3 Respondent recruitment is effected 4.1 Facility and equipment for data gathering are arranged and prepared 4.2 Survey tools are prepared 4.3 Information and data are gathered using survey tools 4.4 Information is reported in approved formats 4.5 Survey tools are stored and safeguarded  5.1 Check is made of the quality of data and information collected 5.2 Appropriate techniques to summarise data and information are selected, according to research requirements 5.3 Software files for the entering of data and information are designed 5.4 Data is processed using a method appropriate to the research task 5.5 Interpretation and aggregation of data and information is carried out including categorisation to provide observations relevant to research objectives 6.1 Observations are interpreted and aggregated to provide findings in a format suitable for interpretation, dissemination and decision-making 6.2 Findings are assessed for relevance and usefulness to research objectives 6.3 Final structure of reports are determined 6.4 Research reports are prepared 6.5 Research findings are communicated to relevant personnel

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, class discussions, field trips and observations, secondary research, report writing and oral presentation.

Teaching Schedule

Week Number	Contents	Elements	Assessment tasks
1	Assessments structure/format Finalise teams Mission statement/Code of Ethics and Behaviour	BUBMKG408A -1.1, 1.4 BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2	Questionnaire Design	BUBMKG408A -1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2
3	Questionnaire Design Confirm time/location of survey	BUBMKG408A -1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2	Questionnaire design -10%
4	Field work	BUBMKG408A -3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
5	Field work	BUBMKG408A -3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
6	Data analysis Preparation for report & presentation	BUBMKG408A -5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
7	Preparation time for Report submission & Oral Presentation	BUBMKG408A -6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5	Data analysis report- 20%
8	Preparation of the Marketing Plan Current Market situation	BUBMKG402A- 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 BUBMKG403A-1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2
9	Preparation of the Marketing Plan SWOT and issues analysis	BUBMKG403A-3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 BSBCMN414A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
10	Preparation of the Marketing Plan Objectives Marketing Strategies	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
11	Preparation of the Marketing Plan Action Program Projected profit and loss statement/Budget	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
12	Preparation of the marketing plan Controls Executive summary/table of contents	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
13	Group to finalise Marketing plan contents	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
14	Preparation of the marketing plan Report format & structure Time table for Oral presentations	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
15	Preparation for Oral presentation	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
16	16 Marketing Plan Due Teachers available for consultation/oral presentation practice	BUBMKG402A- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 BSBCMN414A -2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3	Marketing plan - 50%
177	Pral presentations		Oral presentation -10%
18	Results

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Peter Rix: Marketing, a practical approach (6e), McGraw Hill,2007

10: 0-07-4717

References

Other Resources

Rag Trader Magazine Business Review Weekly, IBIS Industry databases

Overview of Assessment

Develop questionnaires, conduct surveys, write research report.

Assessment Tasks

Clustered assessment tasks:
1. Questionnaire design: Design a questionnaire based on a TCF company’s information requirements -10%

2. Data analysis report: Collate survey data and write a report -20%

3. Marketing plan: Write a marketing plan for a specific product category - 50%

4. Oral presentation: Power point presentation to industry personnel -20%

Assessment Matrix

Clustered assessments

Competency	Questionnaire design	data analysis/report	written report/marketing plan	Oral presentation
BUBMKG402A			√	√
BUBMKG403A			√	√
BUBMKG408A	√	√	√	√
BSBCMN414A			√	√

Other Information

A TCF Company will be identified and a product category will be assigned to each student group. Students will be guided to design a questionnaire based on the company’s information requirements, a minimum of 50 respondents will be recruited for a consumer survey. The data from the surveys will be analysed by using computer softwares and a report will be produced for the company.

A marketing plan for the product category will be researched and produced, which will include both primary and secondary research information on market trends, competitors and external marketing environments. The company’s marketing practice and the product category’s performance will be evaluated and recommendations will be made to improve the company’s overall marketing performance and sales of the product category. A formal oral presentation will be made to the industry personnel at the end of the semester.

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