ADM735 International Marketing (Spring 2026)

ECTS Credits:
7.5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
Campus:
Molde
Course Leader:
Carlos Sousa
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=HN, name=Second degree level}
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

Contents

  • PART 1: THE DECISION TO INTERNATIONALISE: Global marketing in the firm; Initiation of internationalization; Internationalization theories; Development of the firm's international competitiveness.
  • PART 2: DECIDING WHICH MARKETS TO ENTER: The political and economic environment; The social cultural environment; The international market selection process.
  • PART 3: MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES: Selecting market entry mode; Export, intermediate and hierarchical entry modes.
  • PART 4: DESIGNING THE GLOBAL MARKETING PROGRAM: International Product Strategies; Pricing in International Markets; Distribution Channels in International Markets; International Promotion Strategies.

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended knowledge

Bachelor of Economics and Administration or Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing or equivalent

The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam

Knowledge:

  • Have an in-depth understanding of how a firm can achieve global competitiveness through the design and implementation of market-responsive programs
  • Have acquired both knowledge and know-how to develop and implement global marketing plans

Skills:

  • Be able to critically evaluate key international marketing concepts, theory and practice;
  • Be able to critically evaluate a firm's international marketing strategy and marketing mix decisions;
  • Be able to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world marketing situations

General competence:

  • Competence relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals, regardless of their sector of operation. These will include analysis and synthesis, oral and written communication.
  • Can demonstrate his/her learning and problem solving abilities in new areas to carry out assignments and projects
  • Competence to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in international marketing.

Forms of teaching and learning

4-5 seminars over a period of 2-4 weeks

Exam

  • Form of assessment: Home assessment
  • Proportion: %
  • Duration: semester
  • Grouping: Individual
  • Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
  • Support material: -
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