Course: International Dimension credits: 3

Course code
CIVB18INT
Name
International Dimension
Study year
2020-2021
ECTS credits
3
Language
English
Coordinator
J. Kets
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
Assessments
  • International Dimension - Computer, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

Competences:
  • SETTING A COURSE; The Marketing professional maps out a marketing approach. He/she does this based on his/her vision, opportunities he/she identifies in the market and the long-term competitive advantage of the organisation where he/she works. Because he/she does not work within a vacuum, the Marketing professional is a bridge-builder who connects both knowledge and people.
21st-century skills:
  • Teamwork
  • Commercial awareness
  • Critical thinking
Learning Outcomes:
The student:
  • Compares and contrasts international marketing strategies for different types of markets to justify companies’ choices.,
  • Debates about the role of internationalization in the board room and describes ways how to be accountable as marketer,
  • Appraises market entry strategies chosen by various types of firms,
  • Questions and integrates perspectives on international marketing strategy,
  • Analyses how competitive advantage may be achieved or sustained.

Content

Level:
Intermediate

Content:
The course will deal with the following topics: Internationalization theories, Marketing in the board room, standardization versus adaptation, marketing internationally to various markets (developing, emerging, BoP, advanced), and competitive advantage, SMTs versus multinationals and innovation.

Literature/study materials:
  • For Marketing Management Bachelor Programme student: For the latest info, go to the reading list on intranet: Hanze.nl/marketingprogramme or the Blackboard course.
  • For Exchange Students/Certificate Students: For the latest info, go to the reading list on intranet: Hanzegroningen.eu/exchangemm or the Blackboard course.
Costs:
The peer reviewed journal articles are available from the Hanze library. The student will purchase the required cases from the website: www.casecentre.org. The price ranges between 5-7euro per case.

 

School(s)

  • School of Marketing Management and Financial Economic Management
  • School of Marketing Management