Course Title: Evaluate international marketing opportunities

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6155 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Course Title: Evaluate international marketing opportunities

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MKTG7916C

City Campus

TAFE

650T Vocational Business Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2018,
Term2 2018,
Term1 2019,
Term1 2020

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au



Course Description


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the international environment, identify market factors and risks, and to assess viability of international marketing opportunities.

It applies to experienced individuals who use specialised knowledge to evaluate the international business environment in preparation for entering an international or export market for the first time, or to identify new marketing opportunities in markets in which their organisation already has a presence


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMKG605 Evaluate international marketing opportunities

Elements:

1. Review global market environment

2. Assess international business and electronic commerce market factors

3. Identify risk factors for international marketing opportunities

4. Investigate international business and electronic commerce marketing opportunities


Learning Outcomes

Students will develop the skills to identify and evaluate the marketing opportunities in a range of international markets.


Overview of Assessment


In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence


Evidence of the ability to:

  • document and present an evaluation of various international marketing opportunities including:
  • analysis of global business environment
  • assessment of social, cultural, political and economic factors impacting selection of market opportunities
  • risk assessment for each opportunity considered
  • analysis of financial viability of selected international marketing opportunities.


Knowledge Evidence


To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • outline relevant Australian and international standards, policies and guidelines, including those covering:
  • environmental matters
  • human rights
  • labour relations
  • packaging
  • risk management
  • electronic commerce
  • identify and explain key provisions of relevant legislation and codes of practice affecting aspects of marketing operations
  • explain the role of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  • identify and describe key features of the country or countries being considered for market entry or penetration, including:
  • cross-cultural communication and negotiation styles
  • global and country specific economic, social and industry directions, trends, practices and techniques.


Assessment Conditions


Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the business development – marketing field of work and include access to:

  • information sources on countries and markets being considered for entry or further penetration
  • office equipment and resources
  • examples of previous international marketing evaluation documents, strategic plans and marketing plans.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.