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Market Research in Theory and Practice
(dt. Marketingforschung in Theorie und Praxis)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
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Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Presentation (5-15 minutes)
Examination type: Written examination
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The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Administration.
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Contents


Qualification Goals

The module ''Marketing Research in Theory and Practice'' teaches the fundamentals of marketing research, scaling of variables, selection of survey items, techniques of data mining, and data analysis. Knowledge and understanding of the content will be assessed through a written exam.

In addition to procedural understanding, students will be enabled to independently perform and interpret selected analytical procedures using practical examples and appropriate software. Students of the module should thus be qualified to exercise a profession as a specialist and manager at all levels of a company, in particular in the areas of marketing, marketing research as well as in market research agencies and to work independently in scientific work.

Completion of this module is strongly recommended for all students who wish to complete a ''Graduate (Research) Project Market-Oriented Management'' in the field of Marketing and Retail Management and/or write an empirical master's thesis in the field of Marketing and Retail Management.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Market Oriented Management. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

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