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MKTG6013: International and Global Marketing

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Marketing
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MKTG5001
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Ulku Yuksel, ulku.yuksel@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Ulku Yuksel, ulku.yuksel@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam hurdle task Final exam
MCQ
35% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
In-semester test hurdle task Mid-semester exam
MCQ
25% Mid-semester exam period 40 minutes (including reading time)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Participation
Participation
8% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Group written report
Report
30% Week 11 3000 words including references
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Business Research Component
Participation
2% Week 12 45 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • 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 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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

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

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to international marketing Seminar (3 hr) LO1
Week 02 International environment & Culture 1. International environments 2. Effects of culture on business and cross-cultural marketing Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 03 Foreign market evaluation, selection and entry mode: market research- market size calculation and assessment Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 04 Globalisation and internationalisation of products and brands Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 05 International marketing strategy & Midterm review Seminar (3 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 07 International distribution and retailing Seminar (3 hr) LO2
Week 08 International and global pricing strategies & Positioning Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 09 Integrated marketing communications in global and multinational markets Seminar (3 hr) LO2
Week 10 International and global creative strategy, advertising and promotions Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 11 Marketing in international and global markets: Final exam review Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Presentation 1 Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 13 Presentation 2 Seminar (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4

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 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.

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.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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