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MN5407 International Marketing

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not available to the Banking and Finance Postgraduate Programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M Li

Dr M Li
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Min Li

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module essentially involves the critical study of International Marketing. Key theories are examined carefully against the backdrop of questions such as: What is an International Marketing Strategy? How is it developed? What role does it fulfil in the organisation? The module will examine the macro and micro factors that influence and affect International Marketing. It is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to make Marketing decisions in a global context.

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3-Hour weekly seminars to include both lecture and tutorial content (3 hrs x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

120

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to understand the issues and complexities encountered in international marketing activities.
  • By the end of the module, students will understand the internationalisation process and its impacts on the selection of market(s) and entry modes.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to critically evaluate the different institutions in foreign markets and their implication for forming an international marketing strategy.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to determine the steps necessary for the implementation of an international marketing strategy.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to critically appraise and apply academic literature and theories in international marketing and present reasoned and logical arguments by taking international aspects into account.