Marketing Across Borders M

Course aim

This course aims to develop students’ analytical abilities and strategic thinking skills that are essential for success in marketing across borders. The course will explore various theoretical and practical approaches in designing and implementing international marketing strategies for particular country or the region (e.g. Asia, Europe, Africa, North/South America) with an emphasis on the impact of environmental factors on the effectiveness of marketing practices and dynamics of the international marketplace.

Course content

The following topics will be covered in this course:
The principles and rationales for international marketing; future trends and changes in global marketing strategies and practices; influences of environmental factors on marketing worldwide; market selection and entry strategies; consumer behaviour: the cultural influence; modifying products for overseas markets; managing international brands; promotion in international marketing; international strategies in pricing; effective distribution overseas; market information and marketing research for international markets; issues and controversies in developing international marketing strategies.

Textbook(s)

Hollensen, S 2011, Global marketing: a decision-oriented approach, 5th edn, Prentice Education Limited, Harlow, England

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous on-line activities, Individual Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.