Module 1 Readings and Assignments Early in the week, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 1 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o The scope and challenge of international marketing The dynamic environment of international trade From the Internet, read: o o Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved October 26, 2007, from http://www.bea.gov/international/index.htm#services. World Trade Organization. Retrieved October 26, 2007, from http://www.wto.org. Assignments Summary: Module 1 Assignment 1: Sharing Experiences—Autobiography Assignment 2: International Financial Institutions Assignment 3: Global Marketing Success and Failure Due Dates Thursday, September 6, 2012 Saturday, September 8, 2012 Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Module 2 Readings and Assignments Early in the week, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 2 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o o History and geography: The foundations of culture Cultural dynamics in assessing global markets Culture, management style, and business systems From the Internet, read: o CultureGrams Online http://www.culturegrams.com/ (for-fee databases) Assignments Summary: Module 2 Assignment 1: Target Foreign Market Due Dates Sunday, September 16, 2012 Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Assignment 2: Course Project Task 1 Module 3 Readings and Assignments Early in the week, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 3 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o The political environment: A critical concern The international legal environment: Playing by the rules Assignments Summary: Module 3 Assignment 1: Industry Readiness for Going Global Due Dates Monday, September 24, 2012 Assignment 2: Course Project Task 2 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Module 4 Readings and Assignments Early in the week, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 4 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o Developing a global vision through marketing research Emerging markets From the Internet, read: o Gikandi, D. (n.d.). International marketing research on the Web. 4hb.com. Retrieved September 10, 2007, from: http://www.4hb.com/0111intlmarkresrce.html Assignments Summary: Module 4 Assignment 1: Going Global Assignment 2: Course Project Task 3 Due Dates Sunday, September 30, 2012 Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Module 5 Readings and Assignments Early in the module, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 5 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o o Global marketing management: Planning and organization Products and services for consumers Products and services for businesses From the Internet, read: o o IMRI Research http://www.imriresearch.com/ Global 100 http://www.global100.org/2005/index.asp Assignments Summary: Module 5 Assignment 1: Marketing Strategy Analysis Assignment 2: Multi-Domestic and International Marketing Due Dates Friday, October 5, 2012 Sunday, October 7, 2012 Module 6 Readings and Assignments Early in the module, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 6 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o o International marketing channels Exporting and logistics: Special issues fur business Integrated marketing communications and international advertising From the Internet, read: o Office of the United States Trade Representative http://www.ustr.gov/ Assignments Summary: Module 6 Assignment 1: International Trade Unions Assignment 2: Course Project Task 4 Due Dates Monday, October 15, 2012 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Module 7 Readings and Assignments Early in the module, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 7 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o o Personal selling and sales management Pricing for international markets From the Internet, read: o Internet Trade Bureau http://internettradebureau.com/ Assignments Summary: Module 7 Assignment 1: Internet and Marketing Assignment 2: Sales and Marketing Personnel Due Dates Saturday, October 20, 2012 Sunday, October 21, 2012 Module 8 Readings and Assignments Early in the module, complete the following: Read the online lectures for Module 8 From the textbook, International marketing, read: o Developing global marketing strategies Assignments Summary: Module 8 Assignment 1: Course Project Final Submission Assignment 2: Course Project Presentation Due Dates Friday, October 26, 2012 Friday, October 26, 2012 Using the navigation to the left, please proceed to the next page.