Module BUSI50715: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (DL)

Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)

BUSI50715: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (DL)

Tied To

• N1D217: Business Administration (Finance) (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
• N1D314: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
• N1D317: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To provide students with a knowledge and critical understanding of international business activity from a marketing perspective. Initially, the module will place emphasis on appropriate theory, ensuring that you have an awareness of key concepts and principles that you will be encouraged to apply to contemporary situations. Greater emphasis will be given to specific geographic markets. You will have the opportunity to consider the characteristics of these markets, the environmental forces affecting them and the marketing opportunities they provide.

Content

• The Importance of International Marketing
• The International Environment - 1
• The International Environment - 2
• International Market Selection
• Foreign Direct Investment
• The Strategy of International Business
• Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
• Global Marketing and Research and Development

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will:
• be able to critically evaluate the effect of the global environment on international marketing activities;
• have a knowledge and critical understanding of the process of market selection;
• have a knowledge and critical understanding of the process of gradual internationalisation;
• be able to critically appreciate the different forms of market entry;
• have an advanced understanding of the international adjustment of the marketing mix;
• have a critical awareness of the steps necessary for the implementation of an international marketing strategy.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is delivered in discrete Units. These are designed to enable the learning outcomes to be achieved through a combination of specially written material, directed reading, reflection through self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading. Module tutors provide feedback on formative work and are available for individual consultation as necessary (by email, telephone, post or fax).
• The written assignment will test students’ understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

1 Compulsory Tutor Assessed Assignment, (1,500 words).