Advanced International Marketing

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD27CMMA010
Type: Elective
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Aho, Anne-Maria
Teacher Team: Mäkeläinen, Ville-Pekka
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B303-2014   2 autumn   5.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
B303-2016   2 autumn   5.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to analyze the domestic and foreign operations environments of international trading and utilize that information in adaptation of its international marketing strategies and marketing-mix in a given situation. We take a common view to the topic discussed above but more in detail we go through the challenges by discussing the issues in German / Finnish environment.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

- cultural environment of international business
- marketing mix in international business environment
- international business operations and strategies in international business environment

Recommended or Required Reading

Cateora & Graham: International Marketing,

further material provided by the lecturer during the class.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

cases, readings and written reports

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.
Good (4-3): The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.
Satisfactory (2-1): The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the case company’s assignment.

Assessment Methods

The assessment takes into account the working methods, problem-solving skills and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in order to develop the working and business practices.

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