UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Summer A and Winter at Overseas. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Summer A, Winter
Overseas
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MKX3521

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MKX3521

No unit lists MKX3521 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must have completed 72 credit points of study to undertake this unit.

Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here.

Overview

This unit is designed to expose you to the thinking of some of the world's leading marketers. Building on previous knowledge gained in earlier marketing units you'll analyse the critical factors associated with marketing in a global arena. You'll gain a practical understanding of these issues in a global context through the visitation program which forms an integral part of this unit.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AOverseasBlock off
Winter semesterOverseasBlock off

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    appraise global marketing and the nature of the forces impacting marketing at a global level

  2. 2

    evaluate basic theories and concepts relevant to global marketing and analyse how these theories and concepts can provide insight into, and an understanding of marketing in a global context

  3. 3

    compare and analyse a number of senior marketing managers perspectives and marketing strategies

  4. 4

    evaluate the importance of cross cultural issues on marketing and their impact on global marketing strategy

  5. 5

    develop excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to interact in a professional environment with senior managers.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

No required resources

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr David Toleman

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKX3521?

MKX3521 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MKX3521 offered?

In 2023, MKX3521 runs in Summer A and Winter at Overseas.

How much work is MKX3521?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MKX3521 have an exam?

No. MKX3521 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Marketing
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available