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Course Description

Today’s competitive marketing climate has led many companies to explore theories of consumer behavior. This course focuses on the profile of the consumer—psychographics and demographics—and consumer interests, with an emphasis on generational marketing. Segmented and niche markets and their development are also discussed. Prerequisites: none.

Course Length - Online 9 weeks

Learner Outcomes

  • What is consumer behavior, why it is important to the fashion industry.
  • How demographics and psychographics are assessed to identify specific consumers.
  • Observing behavior with emphasis on research.
  • How fashion marketers communicate.
  • What is “globalization” and why it is important.

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • The importance of consumers and the relationship of them to society.
  • The role environmental influences play in behavior.
  • Why consumers make different decisions.
  • The difference in consumers having different demographics and psychographics.
  • How marketers use social media to learn about and communicate with customers.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Consumer Behavior
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Apr 05, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $1,015.00
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $1,015.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 26, 2026
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