Outline

Overview

This unit aims to give students an understanding of international marketing concepts by using the framework of marketing mix elements of product, price, distribution and promotions, and highlights their importance in a rapidly changing global economy. Topics include the 'scope and environmental factors (PEST)' including 'culture'; 'globalisation versus internationalisation and multinational corporations'; 'international and global products, services and brands', 'market size assessment'; 'foreign market selection'; 'foreign market entry mode'; 'pricing for international markets'; 'international distribution channels'; and 'international promotions (global vs. multinational approaches) and strategies'. Understanding these concepts helps students develop skills in designing and implementing marketing strategies in diverse international country contexts.

Details

Academic unit	Marketing
Unit code	MKTG6013
Unit name	International and Global Marketing
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2020
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	MKTG5001
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Ulku Yuksel, ulku.yuksel@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Ulku Yuksel , ulku.yuksel@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam	Final exam MCQ	35%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test	Mid-semester exam MCQ	25%	Mid-semester exam period	40 minutes (including reading time)
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Participation Participation	8%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group written report Report	30%	Week 11	3000 words including references
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Business Research Component Participation	2%	Week 12	45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Participation: Comprised of a) in-class and online participation, and b) three learning diary entries and at least one face-to-face meeting with a lecturer.
Group written report: Comprised of a) the draft, and b) the final report. Students are assigned the role of a consultancy agency, specialised in international markets. The task is to prepare a report for the client (the firm) as to which foreign market to enter and how.
Business Research Component: Students will have two options for completing this assessment; option 1: participating in a research study, or option 2: research paper review.
Mid-semester exam: The mid-semester exam is listed as a HURDLE TASK which means you must complete the assessment (partake in the exam) in order to pass the unit. However, it does not mean that you must get 50% from this particular assessment in order to pass this unit. Students who fail to complete this assessment, even when their aggregate mark for the entire unit of study is above 50%, will be given a Fail grade for this unit. As a result, a student's academic transcript will show a Fail grade and the actual mark achieved if the final mark of the unit is between 0-49 and a Fail grade and a capped moderated mark of 49 for all other final marks.
Final exam: The final exam will cover all materials assigned for the specific week, which include lectures, readings, activities and assessment tasks. It is designed to assess student’s understanding and ability to apply the concepts of the unit. The final exam is listed as a HURDLE TASK which means you must complete the assessment (partake in the exam) in order to pass the unit. However, it does not mean that you must get 50% from this particular assessment in order to pass this unit. Students who fail to complete this assessment, even when their aggregate mark for the entire unit of study is above 50%, will be given a Fail grade for this unit. As a result, a student's academic transcript will show a Fail grade and the actual mark achieved if the final mark of the unit is between 0-49 and a Fail grade and a capped moderated mark of 49 for all other final marks.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

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The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to international marketing	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 02	International environment & Culture 1. International environments 2. Effects of culture on business and cross-cultural marketing	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 03	Foreign market evaluation, selection and entry mode: market research- market size calculation and assessment	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 04	Globalisation and internationalisation of products and brands	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	International marketing strategy & Midterm review	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	International distribution and retailing	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	International and global pricing strategies & Positioning	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Integrated marketing communications in global and multinational markets	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	International and global creative strategy, advertising and promotions	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Marketing in international and global markets: Final exam review	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Presentation 1	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Presentation 2	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recording: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the unit page MKTG6013 on Canvas or the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. apply and explain academic underpinnings of theories in international marketing and business
LO2. analyse the role of internal and external influences on international marketing and business by evaluating and managing a) environmental factors; and internationalisation strategies and decision-making; b) foreign market entry modes; c) country market (industry) size assessment for an industry or product category; d) market selection strategies: evaluation and selection of foreign country markets for optimal management, using demographic, psychographic, economic and sociological bases; e) international products, services, and brands; f) international logistics and distribution systems; g) pricing and h) promotions
LO3. demonstrate an analysis of biases and influences that have an impact on decision-making of international consumers and firms' internationalisation processes, and analysis of international forces and their effects on creating strategy for the international firm
LO4. critically analyse a firms' (un)ethical conducts and their effects on global consumers, as well as consumers' responses to ethical and social issues.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes

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MKTG6013: International and Global Marketing

Overview

Details

Enrolment rules

Teaching staff and contact details

Assessment

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Special consideration

Academic integrity

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Closing the loop

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect