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Market Research
PostgraduateGRF-MKT7272026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 5 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 13 July 2026
- Price from
- $4,250
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Market Research
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Use and apply knowledge of market research design and methodology for the purpose of creating valid and reliable information for effective marketing related decision making.
- Differentiate and evaluate various market research designs and techniques, including issues of measurement, sampling, data collection and analysis, for resolving different types of marketing related problems.
- Demonstrate practical skills in the use of a statistical analysis program, including the ability to interpret and evaluate computer-generated output for the purpose of decision making.
- Integrate knowledge and skills acquired in order to effectively present relevant market research information in a written report of an appropriate business-like standard.
Assurance of Learning:
This course evaluates student performance for Assurance of Learning purposes for the program learning objective (PLO): Apply evidence based research at an advanced level using innovative, creative and entrepreneurial approaches in business contexts.
- Introduction to Market Research Process
- Secondary Data and Research Design
- Qualitative Research Techniques
- Survey research and Experiments
- Measurement and Sampling
- Data Preparation and Descriptive Analysis
- Tests for Difference Analysis-1
- Tests for Difference Analysis-2
- Tests of Association and Causality
- Revision
As the variety and complexity of problems facing marketers has increased in recent years, so has the need for information. This course enables participants to identify the marketing information needs of an organisation and to develop appropriate research to provide that information. It introduces concepts in sampling, measurement, data collection, and data analysis.
- Problem Definition Report (40%)
- Research Report (60%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- GRF-GCM-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate in Marketing
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
PostgraduateGRF-GCM-GCE