This unit (BHO3373) introduces students to the specialist theory and practice of marketing across international borders. Marketing in an international environment is increasingly important for many businesses. While the core principles of marketing apply, this subject will provide students with knowledge, understanding and techniques related to undertaking marketing in an international environment and marketing to global markets.

Unit details

Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BHO3373

Prerequisites

BHO1171 - Introduction to Marketing

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse the effects of the international business environment on product, promotion, distribution and pricing strategies;  
  2. Present the importance of cultural adaptation in marketing programmes and corroborate a cultural and cross-cultural understanding;  
  3. Critically review different predispositions consumers have towards foreign products, domestic products and products produced in particular countries;  
  4. Cross-examine and elucidate appropriate strategies for marketing products in international markets including the most appropriate entry strategy; and  
  5. Collaboratively, predict the key factors involved when marketing products and services in a global market.  

Assessment

Melbourne campuses

Students studying under the VU Block Model.

Assessment type Description Grade
Test In-class MC/TF Test 20%
Presentation Group Presentation 20%
Report Group Report 20%
Test Short Answer Response 40%

Other locations

Assessment type Description Grade
Test In-class Test 30%
Presentation Individual Presentation 20%
Project Final Group Report 50%

Required reading

Global Marketing - Global Edition (10th ed.).
Keegan W. J. & Green M. C. (2020).
Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Limited.

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