Master of Science in Marketing

The Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) program has been meticulously designed in the heart of Silicon Valley. The purpose of this program is to help students grow into visionary leaders well-versed in the rapidly expanding听field of marketing technology, commonly referred to as, 鈥淢arTech.鈥�

MarTech encompasses the various applications, interfaces, and tracking technologies that cutting-edge marketing entities use to navigate swiftly and tackle the challenges of the modern digital landscape. The MS in Marketing curriculum prioritizes extensive coverage of MarTech, spanning from analytics and customer behavior monitoring to social media incorporation and digital content strategy.

Powerful digital marketing tools demand responsible leaders who will use them ethically, with respect for consumer protection and privacy. In collaboration with 蜜桃导航's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, we encourage insightful dialogues on relevant topics like data collection and customer privacy, crucial in today's global marketing landscape. As a result, students acquire a Master's in Marketing infused with the values and perspectives vital for ethical leadership, not just in Silicon Valley but also in broader contexts.

Admissions

For admission information, refer to Chapter 2.

Program Outline

The MSM curriculum consists of 36 units across 6 core courses (18 units) and 16 additional units of electives. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 2 hours per unit each week on coursework outside of class. For example, a 2-unit course requires about 4 hours of study per week, while a 4-unit course requires about 8 hours.

For additional academic information policies, 听refer to Chapter 5.

For additional information on online programs, refer to the Online Programs Section in Chapter 6.

For course descriptions and prerequisites for core and electives, refer to Chapter 8.

Curriculum Clusters

1. Core Business Knowledge (3 courses)

These courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practices, including the integration of technology, ethical considerations inherent in marketing activities, and the ability to adapt to evolving marketing trends.

MKTG 2300听听听听听听听听Marketing Trends and Technology (2 units)
MKTG 2316听听听听听听听听Foundations of MarTech (2 units)
MKTG 3200听听听听听听听听Ethics for Managers (2 units)

2. Core Marketing Knowledge (3 听courses)听

These courses provide students with a solid foundation in marketing theory, consumer behavior analysis, and marketing analytics, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in marketing roles across industries. They learn how to develop strategic marketing plans, effectively target and engage customers, and measure the success of marketing campaigns, preparing them for successful careers in marketing management, market research, digital marketing, and related fields.

MKTG 3000听听听听听听听听Marketing is Everything (4 units)
MKTG 3554听听听听听听听听Analyzing Customers and Markets (4 units)
MKTG 3597听听听听听听听听Marketing Analytics (4 units)

3. Electives听(18 units)

The program offers a range of electives designed to help students build expertise in specific areas. Please note that not all electives will be available every academic year. Some examples of electives that may be offered include:

MKTG 3569听听听听听听听听New Business Venture (4 units)*
MKTG 3572听听听听听听听听Product Management - Concept to Execution (4 units)
鈥�听 Students cannot take MKTG 3572 if they have taken MKTG 3700 (Product Innovation)
MKTG 3588听听听听听听听听The Analytics of Optimal Pricing and New Product Decisions (4 units)*
MKTG 3590听听听听听听听听Go-to-Market Strategy (4 units)*
鈥�听Students cannot take MKTG 3590 if they have taken MKTG 3574 (Sales Force Management) or MKTG 3724 (Distribution Channels)
MKTG 3592听听听听听听听听Internet Marketing and eCommerce (4 units)*
MKTG 3592听听听听听听听听Marketing Technology in a Business-to-Business World听(2 units)*
MKTG 3596听听听听听听听听Integrated Marketing Communications
MKTG 3700听听听听听听听听Effective Business Communications**
MKTG 3710听听听听听听听听Product Messaging and Positioning (2 units)
MKTG 3712听听听听听听听听Achieving Brand Leadership (2 units)
MKTG 3713听听听听听听听听Business Model Frameworks (2 units)*
MKTG 3716听听听听听听听听Digital Advertising (2 units)**
MKTG 3718听听听听听听听听Sales Force Design and Management (2 units)**
MKTG 3720听听听听听听听听Product Innovation (2 units)**
MKTG 3726听听听听听听听听Programmatic Advertising (2 units)**
MKTG 3728听听听听听听听听Social Media Marketing (2 units)**
MKTG 3730听听听听听听听听Fundamentals of B2B Account-Based Marketing听(2 units)
MKTG 3732听听听听听听听听MarTech Integration and Challenges (2 units)**
MKTG 3734听听听听听听听听Distribution Channels (2 units)**
MKTG 3736听听听听听听听听E-commerce: Challenges and Opportunities (2 units)**
MKTG 3738听听听听听听听听Introduction to Data Science in Marketing (R) (2 units)**
MKTG 3740听听听听听听听听Retail Strategy听(4听units)**
MKTG 3801听听听听听听听听Social Media Marketing (4 units)
MKTG 3802听听听听听听听听Mobile Marketing and mCommerce (4 units)*
MKTG 3805听听听听听听听听Healthcare Marketing (2 units)*

*Offered in-person only
** Offered online only

GBP Anywhere Program

The GBP Anywhere Program provides MBA and MS students with greater flexibility by allowing them to enroll in elective courses across different Graduate Business Programs, whether in-person or online. For additional information, refer to the GBP Anywhere Programs Section in Chapter 6.

Career Requirement

To support your career growth and professional advancement, all Online & MS 听graduate programs at 蜜桃导航 require students to meet with a career coach at least once as part of the graduation requirements. This engagement is designed to help you foster a relationship with the Graduate Business Career Management Service Team early on in your program, allowing you to take full advantage of the career resources available to you both during and after your time at 蜜桃导航.

These resources include workshops, career coaching sessions, resume reviews, and career reflections. We want to ensure that you鈥檙e well-prepared for your future career and that you have the tools to navigate the job market successfully, both as a student and as an alumni. While you're enrolled, you can complete these requirements at your convenience, but they must be finished by your final quarter to be eligible for graduation.