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ISL 304 - International Marketing

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · Islamic Economics and Finance · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 University Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer GİZLİER

Course Objective

The objective of international marketing course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and tools to develop marketing strategies for international markets in different cultural, political, legal and economic structures

Course Content

This course examines the world of international marketing, explaining what international marketing is, what its main goals and functions are. A wide variety of topics are covered, including but not limited to international trade environment, international market entry strategies, product, pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies in international arena.

Required Resources

Global Marketing (9th Edition) ISBN-13: 978-0134129945 Warren J. Keegan, Mark C. Green

Küresel Pazarlama (7. Basımdan Çeviri) ISBN-13: 978-605-320-043-7 Warren J. Keegan, Mark C. Green, Çeviri Editörü: Rezan Tatlıdil

Recommended Resources

Contemporary Challenges to International Business, 1st Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0230218451, edited by Kevin Ibeh.

International Marketing: Strategy and Theory, 6th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1292016924, by Sak Onkvisit and John J. Shaw.

International Marketing, 19th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1266148637, by Philip R. Cateora, Bruce Money, Mary C. Gilly, and John Graham.

Rules

To ensure a respectful and productive learning environment, all students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines: 

1. Punctuality: Arrive on time and remain for the entire class session. Late arrivals and early departures disrupt the learning process. 

2. Engagement: Actively participate in discussions and group activities. Stay attentive and refrain from distractions like non-course-related use of electronic devices. 

3. Respect: Maintain a respectful tone when engaging with peers and the instructor. Disagree constructively and uphold a professional demeanor. 

4. Preparation: Come to class prepared by completing assigned readings and tasks. Be ready to contribute meaningfully to discussions. 

5. Integrity: Uphold academic honesty and follow all university policies regarding assignments, exams, and group work. 

Failure to follow these guidelines disrupts the overall learning experience.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate collaboration, leadership and presentation skills through teamwork in the context of international marketing.
  2. Analyze the ethical, social and environmental impacts of international marketing activities and develop sustainability-oriented strategies.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of global marketing principles, including trade environments, segmentation, targeting, and positioning, to evaluate international market opportunities.
  4. Critically analyze global market entry strategies, sourcing decisions, and competitive advantage frameworks to formulate actionable international business strategies.
  5. Assess branding, product development, pricing, and distribution strategies to optimize market performance in diverse international contexts.
  6. Design integrated global marketing communication plans, including advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and sales promotions, to effectively engage international audiences.

Core Area Distribution

(34) Business and Administration%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeGroup Study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period16348
Midterm000
Quiz000
Assignment11616
Practice000
Final11616

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Class Introduction, International Marketing Project IntroductionReading course syllabus
2Introduction to Global MarketingRelated Unit
3Segmentation, Targeting, and PositioningRelated Unit
4Importing, Exporting, and SourcingRelated Unit
5Global Market Entry StrategiesRelated Unit
6Strategic Elements of Competitive AdvantageRelated Unit
7Brand and Product DecisionsRelated Unit
8RecapRecap
9Midterm ExamMidterm Exam
10Brand and Product DecisionsRelated Unit
11Pricing DecisionsRelated Unit
12Global Marketing Channels and Physical DistributionRelated Unit
13Global Marketing Communication: Advertising and Public Relations, Pers. Sell.Related Unit
14Global Marketing Communication: Sales Promotion and Direct and Digital Marketingİlgili Ünite
15RecapRecap
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı