Marketing in the International Environment

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Effective Term: 2024/20
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: Marketing in the International Environment
Unit ID: BUMKT6922
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 080399
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and tools to plan, develop, and implement marketing strategies for a variety markets in diverse cultural, social, political and economic situations.  Focus will be on the decision making process in the areas of foreign market analysis, segmentation and position strategy and marketing mix design

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                        
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Evaluate the dynamic and complex marketing environment faced by international marketers and differentiate how it differs from a domestic marketing situation

K2.

Analyse cultural differences in various global regions and appraise the effect on the marketing mix design and overall international marketing management

K3.

Identify international opportunities through marketing research and develop cross-border segmentations and position strategy

K4.

Examine the various methods of entering foreign markets, the degree of commitment required and associated levels of risks

K5.

Assess the various techniques used by modern marketers for segmenting foreign markets in both the consumer and industrial sectors

K6.

Integrate and address the challenges of planning, organising, and controlling activities associated with international marketing operations in making strategic decisions

Skills:
S1.

Develop international marketing solutions based on thorough internal and external analysis and research and communicate in professional format(s) appropriate for a client 

S2.

Screen and evaluate foreign markets to determine the overall market potential

S3.

Employ relevant analytical framework to facilitate the implementation and management of international marketing strategy

S4.

Analyse and assess various strategic options for competing internationally, using strategic models and appropriate market research techniques

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Develop appropriate and integrated international marketing strategy by applying the marketing mix concepts in diverse international settings

A2.

Apply appropriate tools, frameworks and techniques to assess market opportunities and markets size

Unit Content:

•Cultural convergence and divergence
•Global market research and country selection
•International and global marketing management tasks and decisions
•Market entry strategies
•Implementation of strategic international marketing programme and control including
•Product development adaptation and localization
•Cross-border pricing and demand estimation
•International communication and promotion
•Global distribution
•International marketing ethical issues

Graduate Attributes:
The Federation University graduate attributes (GA) are entrenched in the Higher Education Graduate Attributes Policy (LT1228).Federation University Australia graduates develop these graduate attributes through their engagement in explicit learning and teaching and assessment tasks that are embedded in all Federation Courses. Graduate attribute attainment typically follows an incremental development process mapped through Course progression. One or more graduate attributes must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each Federation University Australia Unit, and all attributes must be directly assessed in each Course.

Graduate attribute and descriptorDevelopment and acquisition of GAs in the Unit
Learning outcomes
(KSA)
Assessment task
(AT#)
GA 1
Thinkers
Our graduates are curious, reflective and critical. Able to analyse the world in a way that generates valued insights, they are change makers seeking and creating new solutions.K1,K2,K3,K4,K5 S2,S3AT1
GA 2
Innovators
Our graduates have ideas and are able to realise their dreams. They think and act creatively to achieve and inspire positive change.K3,K4,K6 S1,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2AT2
GA 3
Citizens
Our graduates engage in socially and culturally appropriate ways to advance individual, community and global well-being. They are socially and environmentally aware, acting ethically, equitably and compassionately.K1,K2,K3,K4,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2AT1, AT2
GA 4
Communicators
Our graduates create, exchange, impart and convey information, ideas, and concepts effectively. They are respectful, inclusive and empathetic towards their audience, and express thoughts, feelings and information in ways that help others to understand.K1,K2,K3,K4,K6 S1,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2AT1, AT2, AT3
GA 5
Leaders
Our graduates display and promote positive behaviours, and aspire to make a difference. They act with integrity, are receptive to alternatives and foster sustainable and resilient practices.K1,K2,K3,K4,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2AT1, AT2
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.K1,K2,K3,K4,K5 S2,S3 Individual journal article or case study review and critiqueWritten report 15-25%
2.K3,K4,K6 S1,S2,S3,S4 A1,A2 Team-based assessment taskGroup written report and oral presentation35-45%
3.K2,K3,K4,K5 S2,S3 A1 Individual invigilated assessmentSummative assessment or other time constrained task35-45%
Adopted Reference Style:
APA  

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency