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MKF2121 · Marketing research methods

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Marketing

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

The process of marketing research. Role of research in the marketing decision process. Developing key outputs -- brief, proposal, report. Planning and managing a research project. Qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Statistical analysis, marketing interpretation and reporting.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
CaulfieldFirst semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
11 - ExerciseExercise18%
22 - Quiz / TestQuiz / Test10%
33 - WrittenWritten72%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prohibitions

  • MKB2705 — Research methods and analysis
  • MKC2500 — Marketing research analysis
  • MKW2420 — Marketing research methods

Joined by OR.

prerequisite

  • MKB1700 — Fundamentals of marketing
  • MKC1200 — Principles of marketing
  • MKF1120 — Marketing theory and practice
  • MKW1120 — Marketing theory and practice

Joined by OR.

Learning outcomes

  1. analyse key concepts and methods used in marketing research
  2. formulate a theoretical framework for a marketing problem/opportunity
  3. formulate research design and incorporate ethical considerations to foster inclusivity in global business contexts
  4. apply appropriate statistical software and any emerging technologies to analyse data
  5. interpret statistical output from a marketing perspective.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials24 hours

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