This course aims to develop an advanced understanding of the international marketing environment, the international marketing mix, and international marketing strategy. Specific topics include the rationale for international marketing; marketing issues related to international economic, financial political, legal, cultural and information technology environments; international marketing research; market selection and entry; product adaptation for international markets, promotion, pricing and distribution in international markets; channel selection and alliances; and strategic issues in international marketing.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
1. define, explain and illustrate:
- the marketing principles that together constitute the field of study known as international marketing;
- the steps and processes involved in planning market entry strategy of a firm into a foreign market;
2. explain and illustrate:
- the nuances and challenges of doing business in very different cultural environments;
- the development of sustainable competitive advantage and international marketing strategies that are designed to increase the chances for the firm to be successful in a foreign market;
- the modifications that need to be made to the marketing mix variables need so as to cater to the multitude of differences that the firm will face when going into the offshore market;
and
- communicate effectively in oral and written forms about international marketing using appropriate concepts, logic and rhetorical conventions.
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
Indicative Assessment
Indicative assessment:
Tutorial Contribution 5%
Case Study Analyses 25%
Group Project 40%
Exam 30%
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Workload
At least three contact hours per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3480 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4638 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4693 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
