Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TT516 - TOURISM TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION (MASTER'S WITH THESIS)

Code: TT516 Course Title: DIGITAL CONSUMER BEHAVIOR Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION (MASTER'S WITH THESIS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer OZAN ATSIZ (ozanatsiz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about the basic concepts of digital consumer behavior, the effect of digital environment on consumer groups and digital consumer groups.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain digital consumer concepts and related concepts. PO-4 Understands and applies innovation-based marketing strategies in the field of tourism.
PO-10 Knows how to apply different management tools in tourism business with special emphasis on information and communication technologies and indicative measurements.
PO-13 Understands consumer behavior in digital environments.
Examination
LO-2 Explain the effects of digital environment on consumer behavior. PO-7 Knows the concepts of innovation and technology in the field of tourism.
PO-12 It can search and organize information from different sources and interpret the results to create detailed reports.
PO-13 Understands consumer behavior in digital environments.
Examination
LO-3 Explain the different psychological characteristics of consumers in digital environments. PO-13 Understands consumer behavior in digital environments.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Digital consumer behavior, digital environment, effect of digital environment on consumer, purchasing decision in digital environment
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Introduction to Consumer Behavior & Customer Value-1
2 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Introduction to Consumer Behavior & Customer Value-2
3 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Digital Perception
4 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Learning & Memory (in the Digital Context)
5 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Motivation and Affect (in the Digital Context)
6 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Consumer & Social Well-Being
7 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer The role of social media, 24/7 access, and online communities in self-concept, gender identity, and definitions of beauty
8 mid-term exam
9 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Personality, Lifestyles, and Values
10 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Attitudes and Persuasive Communications
11 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Decision Making
12 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Buying, Using, and Disposing
13 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Groups and Social Media
14 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Subcultures & Culture-2
15 Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Question and Answer Subcultures & Culture-2
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Solomon, Michael R. (2017). Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being (12th Edition). ISBN13: 978-0134129938
Required Course instruments and materials
computer, book

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 3 14 42
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 20 1 20
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 20 1 20
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 18 1 18
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 188