JSUM306 Marketing Research - VU - UG-Prof .Ratan Kumar
JSUM306 Marketing Research - VU - UG-Prof .Ratan Kumar
JSUM306 Marketing Research - VU - UG-Prof .Ratan Kumar
1.2 Level
Tick applicable Level
Directed Learning
Timetabled Hours Hours (learning on Total Hours
one’s own)
45 45 90
Please describe the relevance to an area in brief (one short para). Include the relevance of the course
for a career, e.g., Applicable for all students irrespective of the area of major/minor, applicable for a
career in Marketing, applicable for a career in HR and marketing etc.
Understanding the consumer’s needs and behaviour are vital for a company to succeed and hence it
relies up on marketing research. Marketing research not only helps the company in what to produce,
but also tells in how to present it to the consumer. Marketing research plays a crucial role in several
major business decisions ranging from designing the product to pricing and promotion. India having
diverse cultural background and becoming market for global players, throws lot of opportunities.
Market research is a fantastic base for a business career as one can experience a wide range of sectors.
once you have cut your teeth in it; your options are potentially limitless.
Applicable to all career tracks as the course covers the nuances of research methodology and statistical
analysis for decision making.
Aligned to:
CLG 4: Problem Solving LO 4.1 Problem Framing, LO 4.2 Evaluation of Alternatives, LO4.3
Feasible Solution
CLG 5: Analytical skill LO5.1 Extract relevant Information, LO5.2 Visualisation of Situation
LO5.3 Articulation of the Situation
GLG 6: Functional Knowledge, LO 6.1: Knowledge of Business Function
Where Assessed:
End term
1.10. Linkage to Multiple Intelligences
Verbal-Linguistic
✘ Logical-Mathematical
Spatial Visual
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalist
Innovation
Design Thinking
Entrepreneurial Attitude
Automation
✘ Solutioning
Total 100%
Session Wise Details
Module 1: Introduction to Marketing Research
Learning Objectives
Understanding Management Decision Problem and MR problem
7 Application Exercise 1
Module-3: Data Analysis
Learning Objectives
Formulation hypothesis for marketing research problem
Selecting appropriate Statistical test for testing the hypothesis
11
Application Exercise on performing t-tests
15-16
Application Exercise on Regression Analysis
Prescribed Text
Naresh K. Malhotra, Satyabhusan Dash (2019), “Marketing Research”, 7 th Edition, Pearson India
Reference Text
Aaker, David A, Day, George, Leone, Robert P (2016)., Marketing Research, 11 th Edition, 2011,
Wiley India
Zikmund, William G. Babin, Barry J, (2009), Essentials of Marketing & Research, South western