IB3312 Selected Cases in International Trade and BusinessBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IB3312 Selected Cases in International Trade and Business Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HÜMEYRA ADIGÜZEL
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to provide relevant practical insights to international trade and business students to better understand the reasons behind successes and failures that have actually taken place in international business cases. The students are expected to analyze and develop their own points of views on those cases based on their theoretical knowledge accumulated during the first three years of the department’s curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & Explanation of the Syllabus
2) The International Environment Society, Culture, Global Consumer Culture
3) The International Environment, Political, Legal and Regulatory Environments
4) Export Market Selection : Definition and Strategies Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
5) Information for International Marketing Decisions
6) Global Marketing Research
7) Market Entry Strategies, Export – Nonexport Enry Modes
8) Licensing, Investment and Strategic Alliances
9) Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing
10) Midterm Exam
11) Pricing Decisions in Global Marketing
12) Financing and Methods of Payment / Additional Export and Import Issues
13) Promotion and Marketing Communications Decisions, Advertising and Public Relations
14) Handling Export Orders, Supply Chain Management, Global Marketing Channels, Physical Distribution

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Global Marketing - Svend Hollensen - 6th Edition (a PDF book will be provided)

Global Marketing - Keegan/Green - 6th Edition (weekly readings will be provided)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Homework Assignments 2 7 14
Quizzes 2 5 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 140

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information 4
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. 4
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. 3
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. 4
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. 4
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. 4
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. 4
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. 4
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself 4