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Course Description

Immerse yourself in the real science of quantitative marketing research in this intensive, 12-week course. You’ll learn how companies unearth consumer insights and confirm research findings. You’ll work through current, real-life market research problems and conduct research, from developing questionnaires to presenting results. You’ll learn the fundamentals of quantitative research and how to apply research techniques to common business problems. You will also learn how new techniques like Big Data analysis, social listening and crowdsourcing are changing the current landscape.

Learning Outcomes

  • Design a quantitative study using current and appropriate research methods
  • Develop a survey for a quantitative study and derive the correct conclusions from the results
  • Define and present workable recommendations
  • Commission a quantitative study for a deeper understanding of shopper behaviour
  • Describe the impact technology is having on the marketing research industry today

Notes

Terms Offered: Fall*

*Please note that course offerings are contingent on a variety of factors and that unforeseen circumstances may require an occasional course cancellation or other change of plan.

 

Recommendations

3040 Foundations of Marketing Research

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 7:30PM
Dates
May 19, 2026 to Aug 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees

Section Notes

There are no classes on Tuesday, June 30th to observe the Canada Day holiday. A class has been added to the end, on Tuesday, August 11th 2026. 

Textbooks are not required for this class.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Scheduled Webinar Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
  • Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 - from 6:00PM to 7:30PM

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