ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISL5253 Consumer Behavior Fall
Spring
3 0 3 7
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUĞCAN DEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. YUSUF CAN ERDEM
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Prof. Dr. ERDOĞAN KOÇ
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANER GİRAY
Assoc. Prof. GÖZDE ÖYMEN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET BAŞCI
Prof. Dr. ÖZGÜR ÇENGEL
Assoc. Prof. CEYDA AYSUNA TÜRKYILMAZ
Instructor ALTAY AYHAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÇAĞLA PINAR BOZOKLU
Dr. DUYGU AYDIN ÜNAL
Course Objectives: The application of the behavioral models and their affect through the marketing process in managerial decisions will be focused under this course. Theories as; introduction to the theory and findings, perception, learning, motivation, attitude creation and change are the subjects and objectives to understand the consumer behavior which are determined by the other dynamic applications.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will meet the theories and the applications of Consumer Behavior. Moreover they will be capable of making independent researchs with using the theoretical models in the literature.

Course Content

Introduction to Cunsumer Behavior and It’s Basics
The Importance of Consumer Behavior in Marketing and The Correlation Between Marketing Strategies

The Process of Purchasing and the Factors Effecting The Process:
a) Demographical Subjects
b) Psychological Subjects

Consumer Manipulation of Information and Learning
Perception and It’s Effect to the Consumer Behavior
Attitudes, Manipulation of Attitudes and Persuasion
Incentives of Consumer Interests
Values and Life Styles
Social and Cultural Factors that Effect the Consumer Purchasing
Community Dynamics and Consulting Groups
Family and the Social Class
Culture and the Consumer Behavior: Case Study

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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7) Midterm Exam
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15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes: Solomon R. Michael, “Consumer Behavior”, Prentice Hall
References: William L. Wilkie, “Consumer Behavior”, John & Sons Inc., Yavuz Odabaşı ve Gülfidan Barış, “Tüketici Davranışı”, Media cat

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application 13 48
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Acquire the quantitative skills to become an actuary.
2) Will know about risks and ways to manage risk.
3) Will know about financial planning and its role in actuarial management.
4) Will be able to design new products and carry profitability tests and scenario analyses.
5) Besides gaining competence in theoretical subjects, the graduate will also be aware of practical issues and applications through lecturers and instructors who have market experience.
6) Will be able to follow all innovations and carry on research on the particular area.
7) Will share information with colleagues and will use it for project development..
8) Will be able to apply and make the necessary adaptation to all new rules and regulations.