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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Consumer Sciences - M324008
Title: Teorie spotřebitele
Guaranteed by: Department of Food Preservation (324)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026 to 2026
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:2
E-Credits: summer s.:2
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, MC [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Pivoňka Jan Ing. Ph.D.
Interchangeability : N324031
Examination dates   Schedule   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviour in the context of the food market and connects technical and technological knowledge with principles of marketing and consumer decision‑making. The instruction focuses on psychological, social and economic factors influencing purchasing behaviour, on theoretical models of the consumer, and on the specific characteristics of food as a commodity. The course includes an analysis of current trends in nutrition, sustainability, digitalisation and innovation in the food sector, as well as an understanding of the role of production, processing, logistics and food labelling in shaping consumer perceptions of quality. An important part of the course is devoted to marketing strategies used in the food industry, including market segmentation, product development, pricing, distribution and communication with consumers. The course also addresses legislative aspects of consumer protection at both national and European levels, food safety and the regulation of marketing claims.
Last update: Pivoňka Jan (26.01.2026)
Literature -

R: Kotler Philip, Armstrong Gary: Marketing, 6. vydání, 2003, ISBN: 978-80-247-0513-2

R: Národní a evropské právní předpisy regulující problematiku komunikace se spotřebitelem v oblasti potravin (např.: Nařízení EP a Rady č.: 1169/2001; Nařízení EP a Rady č.: 1924/2006)

A: Dokumenty Ceské technologické platformy pro potraviny (Strategická výzkumná agenda, Implementční akční plán)

Last update: Hladíková Jana (18.01.2018)
Teaching methods -

The instruction is delivered in the form of lectures during which examples of marketing approaches used by various food companies are presented and discussed with the students. During these lectures, students gain practical insight into the communication of properties of foods and related products. Special emphasis is placed on legislation and the specific characteristics of the agri‑food sector. An e‑learning course with presentations and summary study materials is available to the students.

Last update: Pivoňka Jan (30.01.2026)
Requirements to the exam - Czech

Aktivní účast na přednáškách 20 %; písemná zkouška 40 %, ústní zkouška 40 %.

Last update: Rudolfová Eva (10.03.2026)
Syllabus -

1) Role of advertising and marketing on food choices

2) Genetic predisposition and health influencing consumer decision

3) Ethical aspects of food production

4) The position of consumers to new technologies (eg, biotechnology, radiation ..)

5) Consumer tests

6) The influence of culture and socio-economic environment on consumer perception of food

7) Unconscious influences affecting consumer decision

8) Motivational factors for formulating dietary habits in society

9) Personalized food

10) Procedures for effective communication with the consumer

11) Food labeling

12) Communicating health and nutritional aspects (nutritional pyramid, etc.)

13) Communicating the risks associated with food

14) Models of consumer behavior

Last update: Hladíková Jana (18.01.2018)
Learning resources -

http://www.vscht.cz/ktk/www_324/studium/TS.html

Last update: Hladíková Jana (18.01.2018)
Learning outcomes -

Students will learn to navigate the corporate, national and international context of food sales and marketing and understand the legislative requirements that influence how food products are introduced to the market and how they may be promoted. They will be able to analyse consumer behaviour using psychological, social and economic models and interpret current trends that shape food production, distribution and communication. They will learn to link marketing activities with technological, logistical and quality‑related processes within a company, use marketing research tools, and develop a marketing plan that reflects the specific characteristics of the food market.

Last update: Pivoňka Jan (26.01.2026)
Registration requirements -

No

Last update: Pivoňka Jan (26.01.2026)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Obhajoba individuálního projektu 0.1 2
Účast na přednáškách 0.9 24
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.5 15
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 0.5 15
2 / 2 56 / 56
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 30
Examination test 30
Oral examination 40

 
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