MKTG8004

Consumer Behavior

This course provides an overview of consumer behavior and how to apply the knowledge to achieve strategic marketing objectives. Furthermore, it introduces key frameworks of behavioral economics and provides insights in designing behavioral interventions to nudge people towards better choices. Concepts, processes, and models from marketing, psychology, and other behavioral sciences will be discussed. Students willlearn the application of related principles to various aspects of management, including business, welfare, and policy.

Course overview

Department
Marketing
School
CSOM
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.56 / 5

Based on 98 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Min Zhao
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.11/5
  • Henrik Hagtvedt
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 2.44/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Min Zhao · Fulton Hall 135 W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered