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 Week #1: 8/23/99

Topic

Introduction to Web Course

Introduction to International Marketing

Readings

n/a

Professor's Notes

Remarks

Online Quiz

n/a

Assignment

1. Send e-mail to the instructor (hrogers@fgcu.edu) letting him know what you expect out of this course and the mode of delivery you want to use to facilitate your individualized learning (web only, in-class only, combination of web and in-class). You may post this to the WebBoard if you wish.

2. Post a short but complete biography about your self (to include your e-mail address) on the webboard. At a minimum, your biography should include name, gender, city in which you live (no addresses please), major, when you hope to graduate, employment status, expected date of graduation, why you chose to take this course, and any other information you wish to share.

3. Send an e-mail to the other members of the class (CC the instructor) that would indicate that you read their bios.

4. Post one discussion question concerning the material covered in the Introduction to International Marketing)

NOTE: If you need help with your technical skills, workshops are offered at the beginning of the semester. A student technical support web site is also available, which includes an interactive, online tutorial in WebBoard (under the heading Web Skills).

Deadline for completing this assignment: Sunday 8/29/99 @ 11:00 p.m.

Week #2: 8/30/99

Topic

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

Readings

Chpts. 1 &2

Professor's Notes

Chapter 2 - Lecture Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #3: 9/6/99

Topic

Geography and History: The Foundations of Cultural Understanding

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Readings

 

Chpts. 3 & 4

Professor's Notes

Chapter 3 - Lecture Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #4: 9/13/99

Topic

Business Customs and Practices in Global Marketing

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

Readings

 

Chpts. 5 & 6

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #5: 9/20/99

Topic

The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules
Ethics and International Marketing

Readings

 

Chpt. 7

Professor's Notes

1. EthicalTheories.rm

2. Utilitarian Theory

3. Rights and Justice

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #6: 9/27/99

Topic

Developing a Global Vision through Market Research

Readings

 

Chpt. 8

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #7: 10/4/99

Topic

Emerging Markets

Multinational Market regions and Market Groups

Readings

 

Chpts. 9 & 10

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #8: 10/11/99

Topic

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Readings

 

Chpt. 11

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #9: 10/18/99

Topic

Creating Products for Consumers in Global Markets

Marketing Industrial Products and Services

Readings

 

Chpts. 12 & 13

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #10: 10/25/99

Topic

International Distribution Systems

Exporting and Logistics: Special Issues for Small Business

Readings

 

Chpts. 14 & 15

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #11: 11/1/99

Topic

The Global Advertising and Promotion Effort

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Readings

 

Chpts. 16 & 17

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #12: 11/8/99

Topic

Pricing for International Markets

Readings

 

Chpt. 18

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Week #13: 11/15/99

Topic

Negotiating with International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

Readings

 

Chpt. 19

Professor's Notes

Online Quiz

 

Assignment

Project Due: Dec. 2, 1999 @ 5PM

Final Exam Due: Dec. 9, 1999 @ 5PM

The mid-term and final exams will be posted to the webboard. Without fail, the completed exam MUST be received (by e-mail, hand delivered, or mailed) by the due date. Failure to adhere to the strict deadline will result in a lowering of your grade for the examination by 20 points.

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