Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS481

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Course Code
BUS481
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop a global vision using a marketing research tool.
  2. Evaluate, analysis and interpret the cultural environment of global markets
  3. Know global market strategies
  4. Know the conditions of maintaining and sustaining long-term customer relationships.
  5. Know the international product, price, distribution and promotion strategies.
  6. Evaluate the relationship between marketing and economic development
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BUS231)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe content of this course consists of applying marketing concepts and methods to international markets. International marketing methods, international marketing mix, terms of payment, terms of delivery and insurance in international marketing are main topics. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Global Marketing in the Firm, Initiation of Internationalization
3rd Week Internationalization Theories, Development of the Firms International Competitiveness
4th Week Global Marketing Research
5th Week The Political and Economic Environment, The Sociocultural Environment
6th Week The International Market Selection Process
7th Week Midterm
8th Week The International Market Selection Process
9th Week Market Entry Strategies
10th Week Designing the Global Marketing Programme
11th Week Designing the Global Marketing Programme
12th Week Designing the Global Marketing Programme
13th Week Project Presentations and Report Submission
14th Week Project Presentations and Report Submission
Recommended or Required ReadingSvend Hollensen, Global Marketing: A Decision-Oriented Approach, Prentice Hall.
Lecture notes.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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