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International Trade and Market Entry Strategies

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze global marketing concepts and evaluate international trade theories.

  • Apply market entry strategies such as exporting, licensing, and joint ventures.

  • Assess global business opportunities across cultural and legal environments.

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May 2026

Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the International Marketing and Global Trade Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Learn how to analyze global marketing opportunities, evaluate international trade frameworks, and apply effective market entry strategies in international business environments. This course provides practical knowledge of global expansion, foreign market selection, and strategic decision-making used by organizations operating across borders.

The course begins with the foundations of international marketing, including key concepts, global business perspectives, trade theories, and the challenges organizations face when entering international markets. Learners will understand how international trade influences global business operations and competitive positioning. As the course progresses, learners examine advanced trade theories, competitive advantage frameworks, and the regulatory environment affecting international business. The course also explores the motivations behind global expansion and the systematic process organizations use to evaluate and select foreign markets. Advanced modules focus on international market entry strategies such as exporting, licensing, franchising, strategic alliances, and other expansion models. Learners will also examine the risks, constraints, and operational challenges businesses face while expanding internationally. What makes this course unique is its structured progression from international trade theory to practical market expansion strategy. By the end of the course, learners will be able to analyze global opportunities, evaluate foreign market environments, select appropriate market entry strategies, and apply practical international business concepts confidently in global marketing and trade roles.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of international marketing, including key terminology, importance, challenges, and global perspectives. It also explores various orientations and foundational trade theories that shape international business practices.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 57 minutes
  • Terms In International Marketingβ€’9 minutes
  • Importance, Problems and International Perspectiveβ€’6 minutes
  • Importance, Problems and International Perspective Continueβ€’7 minutes
  • International Marketing Stages and Orientationsβ€’8 minutes
  • Domestic vs International Marketing and Conclusionβ€’6 minutes
  • Merchantalism Theoryβ€’5 minutes
  • Absolute Advantage Theoryβ€’7 minutes
  • Comparative Advantage Theory Factor Endowment Theoryβ€’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Understanding the Global Marketing Landscapeβ€’10 minutes
  • Evolution & Scope of International Marketingβ€’10 minutes
  • Theories Driving Global Tradeβ€’10 minutes
  • Foundations of International Marketingβ€’30 minutes

This module focuses on advanced international trade theories, competitive advantage frameworks, and the regulatory environment affecting global trade. It also explains the motivations behind international expansion and the systematic process of selecting foreign markets.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 42 minutes
  • Product Life Cycyle Theoryβ€’4 minutes
  • Competitive Advantage Of Nations Theoryβ€’4 minutes
  • Levels Of Economic Integration and Trade Barriers - Tariffsβ€’8 minutes
  • Non-Tariff Barriers and Conclusionβ€’7 minutes
  • Objectives Of Going International - Proactive and Reactive Factorsβ€’9 minutes
  • Foreign Market Selection Factorsβ€’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Modern Trade & Competitive Theoriesβ€’10 minutes
  • Trade Regulations & Barriersβ€’10 minutes
  • Why Firms Go Globalβ€’10 minutes
  • Global Trade Theories & Market Entry Decisionsβ€’30 minutes

This module explores various international market entry strategies, including exporting, licensing, franchising, and strategic alliances. It also examines advanced expansion models and key constraints that organizations face when entering global markets.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 45 minutes
  • International Market Selection Processβ€’4 minutes
  • Exporting, Piggybacking and Offshore Servicesβ€’8 minutes
  • Licensing and Franchisingβ€’10 minutes
  • Turnkey Operations, Management Contract, Contract Manufacturingβ€’8 minutes
  • Strategic Alliance, Joint Venture, Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaryβ€’9 minutes
  • Constraints To Go International And Conclusionβ€’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Selecting the Right Marketβ€’10 minutes
  • Entry Modes – Partnerships & Contractsβ€’10 minutes
  • Advanced Global Expansion Strategiesβ€’10 minutes
  • Market Entry Strategies & Expansion Modelsβ€’30 minutes

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