364-1013-06L  Marketing Theory

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersF. von Wangenheim
Periodicitytwo-yearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 18.


AbstractThe course is taught Florian Wangenheim (ETHZ)

It focuses on the theoretical foundations of marketing and marketing research.
Learning objectiveThe purpose of the course is to confront students with current theoretical thinking in marketing, and currently used theories for understanding and explaining buyer and customer behavior in reponse to marketing action.
ContentIn the first class, current understanding of the marketing literature and marketing thought is discussed.
In the following classes, various theories are discussed, particularly in light of their importance for marketing. Economic, pschological and sociological theory will be related to current marketing thought.