Master of Marketing

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Overview – Master of Marketing

The goal of each and every organisation is to understand a customer’s needs, satisfy these needs and generate a profit. Marketing’s role within the organisation is to identify potential customers and create a business plan that fulfils these needs.

A Masters degree in Marketing teaches the core principles of Marketing. However, the main focus of this course lies on analytical and decision-making skills. These skills are covered and tested in various modules, such as strategic marketing decisions, understanding buyer behaviour, market research analysis, etc. The overall aim is to prepare you for a final marketing project that combines both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Generally, a Masters degree in Marketing can be completed in one year of full-time study. Admission criteria are similar at most universities; they require a good first degree in a subject other than marketing.

Career prospects with a Master of Marketing

Upon completion of this Masters programme, your employment opportunities will mainly lie sales, advertising and market research. Some examples of job positions are:

• Executive tasks in marketing departments
• Creative and strategic positions in the advertising industry
• Managing marketing and advertising agencies
• Market researcher

The following universities offer a Master of Marketing: