This course introduces and discusses the critical factors influencing marketing management in a global environment related to analytic/strategic decisions and personal skills. Analyzing environmental and cultural information in a foreign country and managing with a global mindset are critical factors to assure success. Current examples and case studies address the key issues that marketers must keep in mind to create effective marketing programs for foreign markets. The relationships of international marketing to advertising; global competition; cultural and ethical concerns; theory vs. practice; emerging technologies; verbal and visual language and other relevant issues are also examined. The class is operated as a seminar requiring each class member's contribution in reading assigned material and active participation in class discussion including one group project.