Overview
Businesses and organisations cannot thrive in the global marketplace without the knowledge and expertise of international marketing. This unit explores the processes of designing and implementing systematic marketing programs across national boundaries. You will develop critical understandings on how marketing principles can be effectively applied to varying international markets and adapted under changing marketing environments. Furthermore, this unit also provides important insights on market evaluation, market entry, strategy formulation, and emerging trends in international marketing.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals or MRKT11028 Digital Marketing plus 24 credit points.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 3 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have Your Say
The assessment return time was considered to long by some students.
It is recommended that the assessment return time is reduced.
- Discuss the key concepts of international marketing, and their importance to businesses and the world economy
- Analyse environmental factors in an international marketing context
- Evaluate international marketing opportunities within the conceptual frameworks provided by the current literature
- Formulate effective marketing strategies for operations in international markets
- Identify the new trends in international marketing from an Australian and global perspective.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Presentation - 20% | |||||
2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
3 - Written Assessment - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Communication | |||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||
5 - Team Work | |||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Presentation - 20% | ||||||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
3 - Written Assessment - 40% |
Textbooks
International Marketing An Asia-Pacific Perspective
Edition: 7th (2017)
Authors: Richard Fletcher Heather Crawford
Pearson Australia
Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
ISBN: 9781488611162
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
n.nabi@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
The Rationale for International Marketing and Globalisation
Chapter
Chapters 1 and 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Unit overview: Briefing of assessment tasks, and unit expectations.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Avoiding the Pitfalls of the International Political and Legal Environment
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on plagiarism and referencing.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Appreciating the Dynamics of the International Economic and Financial Environment
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 1.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Catering for the Social and Cultural Environment of International Marketing
Chapter
Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 1.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Vacation week
Chapter
Vacation week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation week
Module/Topic
Technology and Change in International Marketing
Contemporary Environmental Variables in International Marketing
Chapter
Chapters 5 and 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Individual Presentation: International Marketing Environment Analysis Due: Week 5 Friday (18 Dec 2020) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
International Market Selection, Entry and Competitive Strategies
Chapter
Chapters 8 and 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 2.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Vacation week
Chapter
Vacation week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation week
Module/Topic
Modifying Products for International Markets
Chapter
Chapter 13
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 2.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
International Pricing for Profit
Chapter
Chapter 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Individual Task: International Marketing Case Analysis Due: Week 8 Friday (15 Jan 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Promotion in International Marketing
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 3.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Effective International Distribution
Chapter
Chapter 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 3.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
Marketing Services Internationally
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assessment Task 3.
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases.
Module/Topic
International Marketing in the Decade Ahead
Chapter
Chapter 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class activities: Discussion questions / exercises / mini cases; and closing.
Individual Task: International Marketing Mix Strategies Due: Week 12 Friday (12 Feb 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Presentation
For this assessment task, select a spring water company/brand from the following list.
- Tasmanian Springs (http://tasmaniansprings.com.au)
- Mount Franklin (https://mountfranklinwater.com.au)
Select an international market for your company from the following list.
- China
- India
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Colombia
Your company is currently considering to assess an international market as the future market of their products. Being an international marketing expert, you are required to identify, explain, justify, and present how the factors of the international marketing environment might influence the marketing of the selected product to a specified market.
Notes for the assessment task
- Prepare your PowerPoint presentation in 15 slides (maximum). You will have 15 minutes (maximum) to present your analysis.
- Please ensure that your presentation includes relevant concepts, theories, tools, and models discussed in the first five weeks in this unit.
- All students are required to upload their PowerPoint presentations with voiceover online through a specified assessment link, and by week 5.
- For hints on how to convert a PowerPoint slide to a presentation with voiceover, please view the link. Adding a voiceover to PowerPoint presentations in 5 easy steps: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/12/add-voice-over-to-powerpoint-presentations-in-5-easy-steps/. You can also watch some YouTube videos in this regard.
- The Turnitin Matching rate must not exceed 20%.
- As per the CQU policy, late submission of an assessment task will attract a 5% deduction of available marks for each day after the due date.
- If you need to submit an assessment extension request, you can only apply through the unit Moodle site at least 24 hours before the deadline ends.
- Please consult the teaching staff about developing this assessment task. The selection and presentation of resources from Wikipedia, Social Media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.), NetMBA, MarketingTeacher, tutor2u, assessment hire and other third party sources will be assessed negatively.
Week 5 Friday (18 Dec 2020) 11:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (8 Jan 2021)
Results will be released after moderation is completed (expected release time to students is 2 weeks after the submission, excluding public and University holidays time).
For more details about the following marking criteria, please read the marking rubric that are to be available in the Moodle site, and participate in your class regularly.
- Identification - 5 marks
- Explanation - 5 marks
- Justification - 5 marks
- Presentation - 5 marks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Analyse environmental factors in an international marketing context
2 Written Assessment
For this assessment task, select one of the following two International Marketing cases, and answer the questions listed in your chosen case. These cases will be uploaded on the Moodle site on/before week 5 for you.
- Case 1: The role of the Internet in international competitive strategy - the case of Qantas.
- Case 2: The sweet aroma of success - modification of products for new markets in the case of TORQ by Di Bella Coffee.
Notes for the assessment task
- Prepare the case in a report format with a title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, answers to the case questions, and conclusion.
- Answers to each of the questions must be within 500 words and be explained with theoretical justifications and practical examples with appropriate citations.
- The total word limit for the whole document must not exceed 3000 words, including references.
- You need to have citations/references of at least 8 recent and relevant journal articles, and your textbook;
- Please ensure that your analysis includes relevant concepts, theories, tools, and models etc. discussed in 6-8 weeks in this unit.
- The Turnitin Matching rate must not exceed 20%.
- Please upload your assessment task online through a specified assessment link, and by week 8. It must be a word document.
- As per the CQU policy, late submission of an assessment task will attract a 5% deduction of available marks for each day after the due date.
- If you need to submit an assessment extension request, you can only apply through the unit Moodle site at least 24 hours before the deadline ends.
- Please consult teaching staff about developing this assessment task. The selection and presentation of resources from Wikipedia, Social Media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.), NetMBA, MarketingTeacher, tutor2u, assessment hire and other third party sources will be assessed negatively.
Week 8 Friday (15 Jan 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Results will be released after moderation is completed (expected release time to students is 2 weeks after submission of each article excluding public and University holidays time).
For more details about the following marking criteria, please read the marking rubric and watch the recorded videos that are to be available in the Moodle site, and participate in your class regularly.
- 3 questions X 10 marks = 30 marks
- Report structure + citations/references = 10 marks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Discuss the key concepts of international marketing, and their importance to businesses and the world economy
- Analyse environmental factors in an international marketing context
3 Written Assessment
For this assessment task, select an Australian spring water company/brand. You can select the one on which you conducted the environmental analysis for your assessment task 1. You are required to choose an international market from the list provided for assessment task 1, define the market characteristics and design the International Marketing Mix Strategies to support the company's international marketing decisions.
Notes for your assessment task
- Prepare this task in a report format with a title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, international marketing mix strategies (i.e., product, place, price, promotion), and conclusion.
- The report must be explained with theoretical justifications and practical examples with appropriate citations.
- The total word limit for the whole document must not exceed 3000 words, including references.
- You need to have citations/references of at least 8 recent and relevant journal articles, and your textbook.
- Please ensure that your task includes relevant concepts, theories, tools, and models etc. discussed in weeks 1 to 12 in this unit.
- The Turnitin Matching rate must not exceed 20%.
- Please upload your assessment task online through a specified assessment link, and by week 12. It must be a word document.
- As per the CQU policy, late submission of an assessment task will attract a 5% deduction of available marks for each day after the due date.
- If you need to submit an assessment extension request, you can only apply through the unit Moodle site at least 24 hours before the deadline ends.
- Please consult the teaching staff about developing this assessment task. The selection and presentation of resources from Wikipedia, Social Media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.), NetMBA, MarketingTeacher, tutor2u, assessment hire and other third party sources will be assessed negatively.
Week 12 Friday (12 Feb 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Assessments will be returned following certification of grades.
For more details about the following marking criteria, please read the marking rubric that are to be available in the Moodle site, and participate in your class regularly.
- Executive summary - 5 marks
- Introduction and International market characteristics - 10 marks
- International marketing mix strategies (4 x 5 marks) - 20 marks
- The report format, including graphics, tables, and styles, conclusion, citations and references - 5 marks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Evaluate international marketing opportunities within the conceptual frameworks provided by the current literature
- Formulate effective marketing strategies for operations in international markets
- Identify the new trends in international marketing from an Australian and global perspective.
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