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IB388-15 International Marketing

Department
Warwick Business School
Level
Undergraduate Level 3
Module leader
Jenny Lloyd
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
50% coursework, 50% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

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Module aims

This course is designed as an advanced marketing option which builds upon the understanding gained in IB209 Marketing. It focuses upon issues which are specific challenges for international marketers. These include operation in turbulent and globally interlinked economies, designing global marketing strategies and determining the international marketing mix.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

  1. The Decision Whether to Internationalize.
  2. Theories of Internationalization and International Competitiveness.
  3. Deciding, Which Markets to Enter.
  4. Market Entry Strategies.
  5. International Product Decisions.
  6. International Pricing and Distribution.
  7. International Promotion.
  8. Implementing and Coordinating the Global Marketing Programme.
  9. Exam Preparation and Revision.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Understand and communicate effectively critical concepts in international marketing.
  • Evaluate critically firm internationalisation from a marketing perspective, and describe the differences between international and domestic marketing.
  • Analytical skills in the examination of cases and relevant examples.
  • Ability to conduct relevant research and summarise important insights related to a business decision.
  • Discuss competently the implications of international marketing for marketing practice.

Indicative reading list

S Hollensen, Global Marketing, Pearson, 6th edition, 2014.
P Ghauri and P. R. Cateora, International Marketing, McGraw-Hill, 4th edition, 2014.
Banerjee, S., Prabhu, J. C., and R. K. Chandy (2015). Indirect Learning: How Emerging-Market Firms Grow in Developed Markets. Journal of Marketing, 79(1), 10-28.
Baughn, C., Bodie, N. L., Buchanan, M. A., and M. B. Bixby (2010). Bribery in International Business Transactions. Journal of Business Ethics, 92, 15-32.
Corstjens, M. and R. Lal (2012). Retail Doesn’t Cross Borders: Here’s Why and What to Do About it. Harvard Business Review, April.

Subject specific skills

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international marketing considerations.
Critically apply the contents covered in the module to the analysis of firm internationalisation.

Transferable skills

Develop written communication skills.
Develop analytical and problem solving skills.

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 10 sessions of 2 hours (13%)
Seminars 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Private study 47 hours (31%)
Assessment 74 hours (49%)
Total 150 hours

Private study description

Private Study.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group C3
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Individual Assignment 50% 37 hours Yes (extension)

Individual Assignment
Online Examination 50% 37 hours No

Exam

~Platforms - AEP

  • Online examination: No Answerbook required
Feedback on assessment

Feedback via My.WBS.

Past exam papers for IB388

Pre-requisites

To take this module, you must have passed:

  • All of
    • IB209-30 Marketing

    • Courses

    This module is Optional for:

    • UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
      • Year 3 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
      • Year 4 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • UECA-3 Undergraduate Economics 3 Year Variants
      • Year 3 of L100 Economics
      • Year 3 of L116 Economics and Industrial Organization
    • UECA-4 Undergraduate Economics 4 Year Variants
      • Year 4 of L103 Economics with Study Abroad
      • Year 4 of LM1H Economics, Politics & International Studies with Study Abroad
      • Year 4 of L114 Industrial Economics with Study in Europe
    • Year 3 of UECA-LM1D Undergraduate Economics, Politics and International Studies
    • Year 3 of UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
    • UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
      • Year 3 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
      • Year 4 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
    • Year 5 of UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • UIBA-MN35 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
      • Year 3 of MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
      • Year 4 of MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
    • Year 5 of UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 3 of UMAA-GL11 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics
    • Year 4 of UECA-GL12 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (with Intercalated Year)

    This module is Unusual option for:

    • Year 3 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics

    This module is Option list G for:

    • Year 2 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics