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Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
Online |
Online | You can do this course without coming onto campus. |
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In this digital age, even a small business can market internationally. However, regardless of business size and technical innovation, successful international marketing requires a strong understanding in the many aspects of marketing to a different country. In this course, you will gain theoretical and practical experience in researching and developing a new international marketing plan for a real client situation.
Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
Blended learning | |||
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity | 1hr | Week 1 | 12 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – In-class tutorial | 2hrs | Week 2 | 11 times |
Online | |||
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity | 1hr | Week 1 | 12 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Interactive zoom tutorial | 2hrs | Week 2 | 11 times |
Introduction to International Marketing
Global Politics in International Marketing
Social and Cultural Considerations in International Marketing
The Global Trade Market
Niche International Marketing Strategies
Global International Marketing Strategies and International Marketing Research
Market Entry Strategies
Products and Branding in International Marketing
International Distribution and Logistics
International Marketing Communications
Setting International Prices
300 Level (Graduate)
12 units
Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | |
1 | Demonstrate knowledge and application of key international marketing theories and concepts to international marketing situations. | Knowledgeable |
PC5, PC6, PC6.2 |
2 | Demonstrate critical and creative thinking to identify and solve international marketing issues and arrive at practical, innovative solutions. |
Creative and critical thinker Empowered |
PC3, PC3.1, PC6.2 |
3 | Demonstrate advanced written communication skills in a business context. | Empowered |
PC1, PC1.1, PC6 |
4 | Demonstrate an appreciation of individual differences, the capacity to empathise and appreciate cultural differences. |
Knowledgeable Ethical |
PC4.1, PC5, PC5.1, PC6, PC6.2 |
5 | Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and skills, which develop high personal and professional standards. |
Knowledgeable Empowered |
PC6, PC6.2 |
CODE | COMPETENCY |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | |
PC1 | Communication |
PC1.1 | Written Communication |
PC3 | Creative and Critical Thinking |
PC3.1 | Problem Solving |
PC4.1 | Social Responsibility and Sustainability |
PC5 | Cultural Awareness |
PC5.1 | Diversity |
PC6 | Career-ready |
PC6.2 | Discipline Knowledge |
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
BUS105
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Standard Grading (GRD)
High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Task 1 provides early summative feedback to students of their understanding of theoretical concepts. Tutorials commence in Week 2 and will also provide early formative feedback through activities and discussions.
Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
All | 1 | Written Piece | Individual | 20% | 1000 words. |
Week 4 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All | 2 | Written Piece | Individual | 30% | 1000 words. |
Week 9 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All | 3 | Report | Individual | 50% | 30 slides. |
Week 13 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All - Assessment Task 1:International Marketing Blog Posts | |||||||||||||
Goal: | Creatively apply international marketing theory by writing two blog posts of no more than 500 words each. |
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Product: | Written Piece | ||||||||||||
Format: | Based on recent international marketing trends related to cultural, political and economic forces, identify and report on how two issues have impacted on the practice of international marketing. The two blog posts must follow the blog post format. Please see Blackboard for further details. |
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Generic Skills: | Communication |
All - Assessment Task 2:International Marketing Case Study Response | |||||||||||||||||||
Goal: | Demonstrate knowledge of international marketing theory and practice through analysis and discussion of a case study. |
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Product: | Written Piece | ||||||||||||||||||
Format: | You will read and respond to the Task 2 case study on Blackboard. Further details are available on Blackboard. This task is being used for measuring assurance of learning towards Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. The following Program Learning Objective will be assessed: Program Learning Objective 3.1 - Demonstrate critical and creative thinking to identify and solve business problems and arrive at innovative solutions. |
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Generic Skills: | Communication, Problem solving |
All - Assessment Task 3:International Marketing Plan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Goal: | Develop a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of international marketing by developing an international marketing plan for a chosen client. |
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Product: | Report | |||||||||||||||||||||
Format: | The report will be presented as a PowerPoint presentation. Further details are available on Blackboard. This task is being used for measuring assurance of learning towards Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. The following Program Learning Objective will be assessed: Program Learning Objective 1.1 - Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a business context. |
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Generic Skills: | Communication, Problem solving, Applying technologies |
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
Period and Topic | Activities |
Week 1: Introduction to International Marketing |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity Zoom drop-in session |
Week 2: Global Politics in International Marketing |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 3: Social and Cultural Considerations in International Marketing |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 4: The Global Trade Market |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 5: Niche International Marketing Strategies |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 6: Global International Marketing Strategies and International Marketing Research |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 7: Market Entry Strategies |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 8: Products and Branding in International Marketing |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial Zoom drop-in session |
Week 9: International Distribution and Logistics |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 10: International Marketing Communications |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 11: Setting International Prices |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 12: Writing and Task 3 Workshop |
1 hour of concept videos and associated activity 2 hour tutorial |
Week 13: Revision |
Zoom drop-in session |
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.
Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
Required | Isobel Doole, Robin Lowe, Alexandra Kenyon | 2019 | International Marketing Strategy: Analysis, Development & Implementation | 8th | Cengage |
You are required to complete ALL required reading prior to coming to class.
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