Core Module Information
Module title: International Marketing

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MKT09101
Module leader: Hamideh Shahidi
School The Business School
Subject area group: Marketing
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: SQCF Marketing level 7 AND Pre-requisite: [Module MKT07105] Marketing Fundamentals

Description of module content:

In this module, you will explore how marketing operates in an international environment, gaining insight into the challenges and opportunities of working across diverse markets. You’ll develop practical skills in researching global markets, selecting entry strategies, and adapting products, pricing, communication, and distribution to suit different cultural and economic contexts. Through real-world case studies, you’ll examine how both large and small firms compete internationally, while reflecting on marketing practices in your own country and how they align or differ globally.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate clear understanding of international marketing theory, its application and relevance in an international context.

LO2: Critically examine the issues and processes necessary to be able to formulate an international market entry strategy.

LO3: Evaluate an organisation's competitive positioning in the international environment, using both internal and external analysis.

LO4: Identify and evaluate international marketing strategy options using accepted international marketing theories, concepts and models.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hamideh Shahidi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 This is an hour in-person lecture. You will read course material and explore topics related to international marketing . A range of case studies and articles will be available to help you gain a deep understanding of international marketing theory and its application.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 A weekly in-person tutorial with module teaching team. These sessions cover case studies related to each week's topic. You will be given an opportunities to ask questions about module and the assessments.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will be expected to read the core textbook and academic articles, as well as case studies.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~3 Week 6 , WORDS= 1500 This assessment asks you to analyse the current situation of an organisation in the international market in 1500 words.
Report 60 1~2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be required to write a 2000 words individual report on an marketing entry plan for an organisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hamideh Shahidi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 This is an hour in-person lecture. You will read course material and explore topics related to international marketing . A range of case studies and articles will be available to help you gain a deep understanding of international marketing theory and its application.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 A weekly in-person tutorial with module teaching team. These sessions cover case studies related to each week's topic. You will be given an opportunities to ask questions about module and the assessments.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will be expected to read the core textbook and academic articles, as well as case studies.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~3 Week 6 , WORDS= 1500 This assessment asks you to analyse the current situation of an organisation in the international market in 1500 words.
Report 60 1~2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be required to write a 2000 words individual report on an marketing entry plan for an organisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: WEST LOTHIAN
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hamideh Shahidi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 This is an hour in-person lecture. You will read course material and explore topics related to international marketing . A range of case studies and articles will be available to help you gain a deep understanding of international marketing theory and its application.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 A weekly in-person tutorial with module teaching team. These sessions cover case studies related to each week's topic. You will be given an opportunities to ask questions about module and the assessments.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will be expected to read the core textbook and academic articles, as well as case studies.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~3 Week 6 , WORDS= 1500 This assessment asks you to analyse the current situation of an organisation in the international market in 1500 words.
Report 60 1~2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be required to write a 2000 words individual report on an marketing entry plan for an organisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MKT09101 International Marketing
MKT09101 International Marketing