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Course Online Syllabus

Fall 2011

Department MKTGCourse Number6377 Section Number25148
Name of Course International Marketing
Name of Instructor Swaidan,Ziad

This information may not constitute all course policies; students are responsible for all course requirements established by their instructors during the semester and all institutional policies as established in the UHV student handbook.


Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, students will

  1. Comprehend the basic concepts, principles and theories of contemporary international marketing thought. (Assessment methods: exams. Bloom learning level: 2)
  2. Understand the key economic, natural, technological, political-legal, and social-cultural developments in the global macro-environment and their impact on the international marketing strategy. (Assessment methods: case analysis. Bloom learning level: 2)
  3. Explain the ethical, social, cultural, and global impact of the organization's international marketing activities (Assessment methods: exams and case analysis. Bloom learning level: 2)
  4. Describe global competition challenges, identify target markets (demographics, needs, trends, and growth), and discuss SWOT analysis. (Assessment methods: exams and case analysis. Bloom learning level: 2)
  5. Analyze an organization's marketing situation and suggest marketing mixes (product, price, promotion, and place strategies), strategies, tactics, and programs that create sustainable competitive advantages for the firm in delivering value to its target markets. (Assessment methods: case analysis. Bloom learning level: 4)

Major Assignments/Exams

Test 1 200 points
Test 2 300 points
Weekly DB discussions 250 points
Assignments: Case Analysis & Reports 150 points
Participation (other) 100 points

Required Reading

Masaaki Kotabe and Kristiaan Helsen, Global Marketing Management,5th ed., ISBN 9780470381113.


Recommended Reading

No additional readings have been recommended for this course.


List of Discussion/Lecture Topics


Course topics have not been submitted.