MRK 2734 International Marketing - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013

MRK 2734 International Marketing - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

Responsible for the course
Jon Bingen Sande

Department
Department of Marketing

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
9

Language of instruction
Norwegian

Introduction
The course MRK 2734 International Marketing is identical to MRK 2733 International Marketing in subject content, however the two courses have different exams. MRK 2734 is adapted to students following the distance education program.

Objective
The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to important operating conditions (internationally, nationally and in the individual enterprise) for businesses operating in international markets. Moreover, the course will deal with methods by which Norwegian enterprises can develop viable international market strategies.

Prerequisites
General knowledge of business administration subjects.

Compulsory reading
Books:
Solberg, Carl Arthur. 2009. Internasjonal markedsføring. 8. utg. Oslo : Universitetsforlaget

Articles:
Nes, Erik B. 2001. Norges Profil som Opprinnelsesland. Magma. 1. Tilgjengelig på http://www.sivil.no/magma/2001/01/061nes.html
Nes, E.B, Solberg, C.A. and Silkoset, R. 2007. The Impact of National Culture and Communication on Exporter-Distributor Relations and on Export Performance. International Business Review. Vol. 15, no 4
Roth, M.S. 1995. The Effects of Culture and Socioeconomics on the Performance of Global Brand Strategies. Journal of Marketing Research. Vol XXXII (May). 163-175


Recommended reading

Course outline
  • The international business environment
  • The internationalization process
  • Development of international marketing strategies
  • The use of marketing mix in international marketing

Computer-based tools
Computer-based tools are not used.

Course structure
Course Structure Distance Education
At the beginning of the course and before the exams there will be arranged intensive lessons. Distance Education also has a study guide as a supplement to the required reading. The study guide contains information on the study program, progress plan, and exercises and proposed solutions. Guidance via the Internet contains subject pages and group discussions. The course participants are given the opportunity to hand in voluntary assignments for evaluation.



Examination
Four cases are to be solved and evaluated in the course. Individually or groups of 2-4 students solve one of the cases together and hand in their written paper, which accounts for 40% of the total grade in the course.
The three other cases are to be answered individually at a 4-hour written exam, which accounts for 60% of the total grade.


Examination code(s)
MRK 27341 - case, including adjustment of grade in oral presentation, which accounts for 40% of the total grade in MRK 2734, 9 ECTS credits.
MRK 27342 - written exam, which accounts for 60% of the total grade in MRK 2734, 9 ECTS credits.


Examination support materials
Compulsory litterature and written notes.

Re-sit examination
This course was lectured for the last time spring 2011. A re-sit exam will be offered every term even spring 2013.

Additional information