GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT322	GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide students with the ability to make global market analysis. At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze the causes and results of developments in global markets.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; "think global, act local" approach, elements effecting global marketing environment, global information system and market research, market segmentation and positioning, import-export and resource creation, global market entry strategies, global marketing mix, global competitive advantage, organization in global firms and the social responsibility of company.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the steps of global market analysis and apply them to a specific sector ( Bloom 3).
Analyze the specific characteristics of different sectors in various markets and their impact on international marketing actors. (Bloom 4)
Define the origin of foreign market information, including published and online secondary data to be aware of current and future market trends. (Bloom 1)
Organize internal and external information in the global market information system in order to develop effective marketing strategies (Bloom 3).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and literature review	What is Global Marketing, "Think Global, Act Local" approach	Narration, discussion
2	Reading and literature review	Factors Affecting the Global Marketing Environment; Elements of Political, Economic, Social and Legal Environment	Narration, discussion
3	Reading and literature review	Global Information System and Market Research	Narration, discussion
4	Reading and literature review	Global Information System and Market Research	Narration, discussion
5	Reading and literature review	Market Segmentation in Global Markets, Target Market, Positioning	Narration, discussion
6	Reading and literature review	Market Segmentation in Global Markets, Target Market, Positioning	Narration, discussion
7	Reading and literature review	Import-Export and Resource Creation	Narration, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and literature review	Import-Export and Resource Creation	Narration, discussion
10	Reading and literature review	Strategies to Enter Global Markets	Narration, discussion
11	Reading and literature review	Global Marketing Mix: Product, Brand, Price, Distribution, Advertisement, Sales Promotion Decisions	Narration, discussion
12	Reading and literature review	Strategic Competition Advantages	Narration, discussion
13	Reading and literature review	Competitor Analysis	Narration, discussion
14	Reading and literature review	Organization in Global Markets and Social Responsibilities of Companies	Narration, discussion
15	Reading and literature review	Examples of Global Companies, Class Discussion	Narration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Keegan, W &Green, M. (2015), Küresel Pazarlama, (Çev), Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi
İslamoğlu, A. H. (2014), Küresel Pazarlama, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayın
Kumar, V. (2015) Global Marketing Research, Sage Press
Malhotra, N. (2010), Marketing Research: an Applied Orientation, (6th Edition), London: Pearson

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	127