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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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