Course Title: Conduct market research

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: MKTG5830C

Course Title: Conduct market research

School: 650T TAFE Business

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4228 - Certificate IV in Marketing

Course Contact : Tim Wallis

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423

Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Emily Doig

emily.doig@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None required

Course Description

This unit applies to non specialist market research personnel who have data and information gathering and analysis as a major part
of their role and who are required to conduct market research. These individuals may work in areas such as marketing, communications, strategic planning and organisational development.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMKG408B Conduct market research

Element:

6. Prepare research reports

Performance Criteria:

6.1.Collate and assess findings for relevance and usefulness to research objectives
6.2.Prepare research reports
6.3.Communicate research findings to relevant personnel and stakeholders in accordance with organisational procedures

Element:

1. Conduct desk research to gather background market information

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Conduct initial desk research using appropriate sources to gather background market information
1.2.Identify options for information collection and collation tools and methods
1.3.Determine and seek approval for reporting formats for market research documentation
1.4.Report initial research findings in approved formats in accordance with organisational procedures

Element:

2. Develop research methodology and objectives

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Develop hypotheses and research objectives for market research
2.2.Identify options for quantifying data
2.3.Identify market research methodology and determine, develop, test and amend required survey tools
2.4.Determine and test methods of data extraction, collation and analysis

Element:

3. Recruit respondents

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Interpret market research plans to identify potential respondents and their requirements
3.2.Identify respondents in line with research and organisational requirements
3.3.Recruit respondents in line with the agreed research methodology and organisational requirements

Element:

4. Gather data and information from respondents

Performance Criteria:

4.1.Prepare and arrange resources for data gathering
4.2.Gather data and information using survey tools
4.3.Record data and information gathered in approved formats, in accordance with organisational procedures
4.4.Store and safeguard survey information and data in accordance with organisational procedures

Element:

5. Analyse research information

Performance Criteria:

5.1.Conduct checks on quality of data and information collected
5.2.Select appropriate techniques to summarise data and information
5.3.Design software files for entering data and information
5.4.Process data using a method appropriate to research design
5.5.Interpret and aggregate data and information including categorisation, to provide observations relevant to research objectives


Learning Outcomes


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct market research using interview and survey
methodologies (not specialist statistical design and analysis) and to report on findings.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and include your contribution to tutorial activities and interactive sessions.


The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
 

This unit is codelivered and coassessed with MKTG5811C - Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix BSBMKG502B
 


Teaching Schedule

Week Date (WC)  Topic                                                                                                      Assessments
1 8 July (1) Course Induction
•Course delivery and assessment details
•Course support documents
•Online learning environment
•Grading
•Plagiarism
•Appeals
•Extensions
•Feedback
•Privacy
•Submission requirements
•Resubmission policy
•Where to get support
•Student responsibilities
(2) Pre-Training Review

•Includes skills analysis and Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
(3) Introduction to the course

 
2 15 July Conduct Market Research 1  
3 22 July Conduct Market Research 2
 
 
4 29 July Conduct Market Research 3  
5 5 Aug Conduct Market Research 4
market research (survey)
 
6 12 Aug Price Concepts Assessment Task 1 Due date. You will receive the feedback in week 8. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 9.
7 19 Aug 4P’S  
8 26 Aug 4P’S  
  2 – 6 Sep Mid-semester break
 
 
9 9 Sep The external marketing environment  
10 16 Sep Consumer & business decision making  
11 23 Sep Segmenting, targeting and positioning  
12 30 Sep Product concepts (Goods & services) Assessment Task 2 Due.
You will receive the feedback in week 14. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 15
13 7 Oct Conduct market research#5  
14 14 Oct Student consultation session Major assignment due
15 21 Oct Student feedback  
16 28 Oct Resubmissions  

This unit is codelivered and coassessed with MKTG5811C - Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix BSBMKG502B


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

TBA


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.


Assessment Tasks

Students are required to complete 3 tasks. You must successfully complete all 3 tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.

Assessment 1
TASK 1 (Due Dates: Last class of week 6)
These assessment tasks will require students to complete set tutorial activities/exercises to reflect on their learning on learned concepts/principles taught.

Assessment 2
TASK 2 (Due Date: Last class of week 12)
The second assessment tasks will require students to work in designated groups on a major assignment. Students will present their findings in a professionally prescribed written document. Much of this work will be undertaken both outside of class time and in the “Practical Sessions”. Students are encouraged to use all the resources at their disposal to provide professionally reasoned solutions to the problems given

Assessment 3
TASK 3 (Due Date: Week 14)
The third assessment tasks will require students to prepare a marketing report. Students are encouraged to use all the resources at their disposal to provide professionally reasoned solutions to the problems given

Submission Requirements

Assessment tasks must be submitted via Blackboard.

This unit is codelivered and coassessed with MKTG5811C - Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix BSBMKG502B
 

You should:

• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.

 


Assessment Matrix

Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.

You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.

You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.

Please refer to the Final Grades table below.

Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.

Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
 

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