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International Marketing

Critical Thinking

Course Description

Introduction to issues and practices in international marketing. Focus is placed on cultural, legal, social, economic, and behavioral differences that affect marketing in global environments and on how the marketing mix is adapted to different cultures. Importance of world trade and the global business environment is emphasized.


Athena Title

International Marketing


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in MARK 4700


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

MARK 3000 or MARK 3000E or MARK 3000H or MARK 3001 or MARK 3001H or MARK 3001E


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will analyze cultural, economic, political, and geographic environments and evaluate their implications for international marketing strategy.
  • Students will apply core frameworks (PESTEL, 5C, STP, 4Ps) to develop market entry and expansion strategies across global contexts.
  • Students will be differentiate among alternative market-entry modes and assess their relative advantages and risks using real-world data.
  • Students will synthesize course concepts to formulate marketing strategies that demonstrate awareness of global interdependence and the societal impact of business decisions.

Topical Outline

  • The scope and challenge of international marketing
  • Global environment of international trade
  • Cultural dynamics and issues in international marketing
  • International legal and political environment, including trade agreements
  • Conducting international marketing research
  • Emerging markets
  • Multinational market regions and market groups
  • Product issues in international marketing
  • Negotiation and pricing in international markets
  • Integrated marketing communications and international advertising
  • International marketing channels
  • Exporting and logistics for international trade
  • Micro/macro economic measurement in international markets

Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.



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