This is an archived handbook for a previous year. The current undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks can be viewed using the links above.
Postgraduate Handbook 2009-2010 (archived)
Module BUSI46215: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (PT/EXECUTIVE)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI46215: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (PT/EXECUTIVE)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2009/2010 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1KB17: Business Administration
- N1KD17: Business Administration [Finance] (No longer recruiting)
- N1KP17: (programme not found)
- NPK017: (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
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
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will:
- have a knowledge and critical understanding of the process of market selection;
- have a knowledge and critical understanding of the process of gradual internationalisation;
- have a critical appreciation of 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.
Subject-specific Skills
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will:
- be able to critically evaluate the effect of the global environment on international marketing activities.
Key Skills
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading. 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 28 | Yes | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 122 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.