Core Module Information
Module title: International Marketing

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

Module code: MKT09401
Module leader: Hamideh Shahidi
School The Business School
Subject area group: Marketing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module introduces the key principles, challenges, and strategic considerations involved in marketing across international markets. In this module, you will explore the key concepts that shape marketing decisions internationally including, strategic planning, environmental analysis, cultural influences, and market entry. You will also examine how organisations adapt the marketing mix to compete effectively in international markets. By engaging with this module, you will develop skills in analysing international markets, evaluating strategic options, and producing evidence-based evaluations of international marketing opportunities and challenges.

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.

LO5: Produce international marketing plans for context-based case studies with scope for evaluation and development.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Online (fully o,
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Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hamideh Shahidi
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 10 These live academic sessions (LAS) 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 190 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
Class Test 10 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 10xquizzes You will be required to take 10 end-of-unit tests and to complete each test after finishing the reading for the unit.
Report 90 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words You are required to analyse and discuss the current marketing operation of a company of your choice, discuss the options and process of internationalisation for this company and provide recommendations for internationalisation using theories and concepts learned in the lectures.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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