Principles of International Marketing

Fakult?t

Fakult?t Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften (WiSo)

Version

Version 1 vom 23.01.2025.

Modulkennung

22B1796

Niveaustufe

Bachelor

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung

5.0

H?ufigkeit des Angebots des Moduls

Winter- und Sommersemester

Dauer des Moduls

1 Semester

 

 

Kurzbeschreibung

In this module students will learn the key concepts and theories involved in international marketing. As a result they will develop capabilities to understand the complex environment and resulting challenges faced by international companies and be able to critically assess their responding strategies. Additionally, students will consider the need to adapt marketing mix elements for specific international target markets and will finally be able to evaluate success factors for international brands.

Lehr-Lerninhalte

1. Reasons for Internationalization

2. Pathways of Internationalization

3. Target country selection processes

4. Target country entry modes

5. Cultural aspects and buying behaviour

6. International Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning

7. International Marketing Mix

8. International Branding

Gesamtarbeitsaufwand

Der Arbeitsaufwand für das Modul umfasst insgesamt 150 Stunden (siehe auch "ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung").

Lehr- und Lernformen
Dozentengebundenes Lernen
Std. WorkloadLehrtypMediale UmsetzungKonkretisierung
45VorlesungPr?senz-
Dozentenungebundenes Lernen
Std. WorkloadLehrtypMediale UmsetzungKonkretisierung
30Prüfungsvorbereitung-
50Veranstaltungsvor- und -nachbereitung-
25Arbeit in Kleingruppen-
Benotete Prüfungsleistung
  • Klausur oder
  • Portfolio-Prüfungsleistung
Bemerkung zur Prüfungsart

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of a written paper and an one-hour written examination. The Written paper (HA) and the written examination are weighted by 50 points each.

Prüfungsdauer und Prüfungsumfang

Written examinations: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Written paper: approx. 10-15 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective lectures.

Empfohlene Vorkenntnisse

Basic knowledge of marketing

Wissensverbreiterung

Students understand key challenges in international marketing management in detail (e.g. standardization vs. adaptation, managing feedbacks from country markets, managing strategic flexibility etc.)

Wissensvertiefung

Students are familiar with current concepts and processes used in practice. They are also able to appreciate all aspects correctly, also in an international context, and make decisions appropriate to the situation, particularly under careful consideration of a given complexity of coordination.

Wissensverst?ndnis

Students will be able to analyse complex case studies and apply it to real life situations and will also be able to evaluate internationalization strategies with focus on cultural adaptation, segmentation & positioning, marketing mix and branding.

Nutzung und Transfer

Students will be able to create a sophisticated concept of an internationalization strategy for different kinds of products and / or services.

Kommunikation und Kooperation

Students will be developing specific soft skill competencies: 

? Consciousness of foreign cultures
? Communication skills (e.g. class discussions, presentations, written communication)
? Team work in international groups

Wissenschaftliches Selbstverst?ndnis / Professionalit?t

Students will be able to critically evaluate their own analysis and resulting strategies and marketing plans in scientific and practical dimensions.

Literatur

Burmann, C., Riley, N, Halazovich, T., Schade, M.: Identity-Based Brand Management: Fundamentals—Strategy—Implementation—Controlling, Springer: current edition

Hollensen, S.: Global Marketing, Pearson: current edition

Keegan, Warren J., Green, Mark C.: Global Marketing, Pearson: current edition

Kitchen, Philip J., Tourky, Marva E.: Integrated Marketing Communications: A Global Brand-Driven Approach, Palgrave Macmillan: current edition

Kotabe, M, Helsen K.: Global Marketing Management, Wiley: current edition 

Kotler, P. , Keller, Kevin L., Brady M., Goodman T., Hansen T.: Marketing Management, Pearson: current edition

Mooij, M.: Global Marketing and Advertising: Understanding Cultural Paradoxes, SAGE Publications: current edition 

Individual collection of case studies

Zusammenhang mit anderen Modulen

The module is related to the other modules of the Marketing specialization. 

Verwendbarkeit nach Studieng?ngen

  • International Management
    • International Management, B.A. (01.09.2024)

  • Betriebswirtschaft und Management - WiSo
    • Betriebswirtschaft und Management, B.A. (01.09.2024) WiSo

    Modulpromotor*in
    • Franke, Jürgen
    Lehrende
    • Franke, Jürgen