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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.

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