BUSS252
BUSS252
BUSS252
Course Objective
This course focuses on understanding the process and output of Marketing Research (MR)
as well as its applications. After taking this course, students will be able to implement a
complete cycle of MR including problem formulation, research design, data collection,
data analysis, interpretation, and results reporting. This course emphasizes an applied
approach with practical applications of marketing research in management.
Required Text
Burns, Alvin C. and Ann Veeck (2020), Marketing Research, 9th edition, Pearson
Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ. (8th edition also works)
Course Evaluation
Exams 40 %
Group Assignments 40 %
Class Participation 20 %
Total 100 %
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1. Exam (40%)
Mid-term (20%) and final exam (20%) will be conducted to check students’ understanding
on class topics. Students are expected to carefully read textbook chapters and other
assigned materials.
Various kinds of class discussion / activity sessions will be conducted. Students are
expected to actively participate in these in-class exercises. Since most of the activities will
be based on group discussion, students should form a group, a size of FOUR or FIVE
members. Each group should upload its one-page profile on KU Blackboard (BB) >
Discussion Board by SEP19. The profile should at least include (1) group name, (2)
member list, and (3) group slogan.
Each group’s performance and contribution will be evaluated by the instructor while each
member’s contribution to group works will be evaluated by peers at the end of the
semester.
Each student should submit one-page self introduction (with a recent portrait photo) on
BB > Assignments by SEP14. This will be counted for a participation score.
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Class Schedule
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