As the complexity of the problems facing managers has increased in recent years, so has the need for information – about the business environment, about the competition, and particularly about the customer. As a manager, you will almost certainly come in close contact with market research at some point during your career. In some roles, market research is an integral part of the day-to-day decision-making process.

This course is designed to give you the tools to become an intelligent user of market research. The goal is to provide you with sound understanding of the logic of market research, and the ability to critically assess and select appropriate techniques for the collection of the data necessary to build appropriate insight and inform effective marketing decision-making.