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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MKT 330-1"
COURSE NAME: "International Marketing"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2016
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Ian Roberts
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 10:00AM 11:15AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: MKT 301
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines the process of planning and conducting transactions across national borders in a global environment. Topics include factors in assessing world marketing opportunities, international marketing of products, pricing, distribution, and promotion program development in dynamic world markets. Marketing practices which various businesses adapt to the international environment are studied.  Attention is also given to comparative marketing systems and planning and organizing for export-import operations.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The course begins with an examination of key aspects of the international marketing environment: culture, politics, emerging markets and multinational market groups. Emphasis then shifts to the 4Ps of marketing, product, price, promotion and place, assessing how international marketers adapt these fundamental tools of marketing to the complex international environment. The conceptual links between marketing techniques and international markets are analysed through the planning function. Students develop a thorough appreciation of the interrelationship between international environment, marketing techniques and planning by bringing all the concepts together in the form of a complete international marketing plan.     

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

      By the end of the course students will be able to:

    • Identify opportunities and threats in international markets
    • Appreciate the origins and importance of culture
    • Understand political risks and how to manage them
    • Know about the most important international market groups
    • Evaluate the importance of emerging markets   
    • Adapt domestic marketing techniques and practices to international markets
    • Make written and oral presentations on international marketing strategies

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
International Marketing (International Edition) 14th Ed.Cateora/Gilly/GrahamMcGraw Hill978-007-108421-5     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Class attendance and participation 10%
Midterm exam 25%
Team project and presentation 25%
Final exam 40%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised. There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluate theory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture and reference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material. Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included. In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Students are allowed three absences during the semester for whatever reason. There is no need to justify these three absences and they will have no effect on the final grade. Every additional absence after that will lower the student’s final grade by one grade level (e.g., a final grade of a B+ will be lowered to a B).








 

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Week  Day Topics  Assignments  Reading
1 Monday Introduction to international marketing   Read syllabus/Chap 1
Wednesday Scope and challenge of international marketing Starbucks case, Qs 1 - 4 ≤ 2 pages Chap 1
2 Monday Cultural dynamics in assessing global markets Walt Disney case Chap 4
Wednesday Culture, management style, and business systems Starnes Brenner Machine Tool case Chap 5
3 Monday The political environment Coke Pepsi India case Chap 6
Wednesday The political environment (cont’d) Emerging markets  - Cars Chap 6
4 Monday Emerging markets Marketing at the bottom of the pyramid case Chap 9
Wednesday Emerging markets (cont’d)   Chap 9
5 Monday Multinational market regions and market groups   Chap 10
Wednesday Multinational market regions and market groups   Chap 10
6 Monday Planning and organization   Chap 11
Wednesday Planning and organization (cont’d)   Chap 11
7 Monday Review day     
Wednesday Mid Term Exam – Chapters 1, 4-6, 9-10   
8 Monday Products and services for consumers Group project Chap 12
Wednesday Products and services for consumers (cont'd)   Chap 12
9 Monday Products and services for business   Chap 13
Wednesday Products and services for business (cont'd)   Chap 13
10 Monday IMC and international advertising   Chap 16
Wednesday IMC and international advertising (cont'd)   Chap 16
11 Monday Personal selling and sales management   Chap 17
Wednesday Personal selling and sales management   Chap 17
12 Monday Pricing for international markets   Chap 18
Wednesday Pricing for international markets (cont’d)   Chap 18
13 Monday Marketing channels, exporting and logistics   Chs. 14 & 15
Wednesday Group Presentations    Chap 19
14 Monday Group Presentations     
Wednesday Review day     
TBD   Final Exam – Comprehensive