The online MBA program offered by Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, students can access the top-ranked program1 from anywhere while continuing to work. Through live online classes, interactive content and in-person learning experiences, students can advance into marketing leadership roles.
In Syracuse University’s Marketing Management specialization, students prepare for roles managing marketing and sales operations for an organization. Business students examine how firms complete the following:
Creating value by utilizing customer insights
Forging creative and competitive strategies
Building customer relationships
Optimizing lifetime customer value
Creating new products
Implementing targeted pricing, distribution, and promotional plans
All students will take 36 credits of core courses, one of which includes Marketing Management. To fulfill the specialization, students will take three marketing-focused elective courses. They must take Marketing Research and choose two others from the following:
Students can complete the online business master’s degree program with a Marketing Management specialization in 24 months.
After completing the marketing specialization courses, students will have developed the following:
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The Whitman School seeks motivated applicants who will apply management and marketing skills to advance their careers and organizations. GMAT scores are not required to apply. See upcoming application deadlines.
Through the online MBA program, students around the world have the chance to advance their careers and learn from distinguished expert faculty. Recognized for alumni outcomes and career preparation, Syracuse University and the online MBA program are top-ranked by leading publications.
#5
Private School for Veterans Ranked by The Military Times in October 20202
#21
Best Online MBAs Ranked by The Princeton Review in August 20241
The expert faculty in the Whitman School of Management bring their academic knowledge and practical experience into the classroom. Meet some of the faculty who teach courses for the Marketing Management specialization.
Assistant Professor of Marketing Practice
Professor Smith’s research interests include marketing, the electrical industry, business-to-business marketing and wholesale supply. She teaches courses on marketing fundamentals, new product innovation, and marketing and sales management in the B2B markets and channels.
Professor of Marketing
Professor Lee’s primary research interests include marketing channel strategy, product category management and consumer survey methodology. He has published on a variety of topics in these areas, such as movie channel contracts, retail management and mixed channel structures.
See what Professor Lee has to say about the Marketing Management specialization.
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The online MBA program enables students to earn a top-ranked MBA from anywhere through live online classes and interactive, self-paced coursework. In live classes, students discuss and debate business and marketing trends. These discussions are informed by multimedia content that students complete weekly at their own pace.
MBA students also have experiential learning opportunities through three in-person residencies. Similar to business conferences, these immersive, multiday events are held in major cities around the world and give students the opportunity to network and apply their skills.
Several past residencies have focused on marketing management topics, such as a recent residency exploring sales management and an international residency themed around global innovation and marketing in Korea.
Our online MBA students are ambitious professionals who are determined to become leaders in their fields. With the help of Syracuse University’s Career Services, which includes career coaching, resume review and interview preparation, students gain the skills and credentials to reach their goals before and after graduation.
Students in the Marketing Management specialization are applying relevant skills in their business and marketing careers. Meet some of the marketing-focused graduates of the online MBA program.
Business Development at Innovative Defense Technologies
Matt decided to pursue an MBA just after he received a marketing analyst position because his employer strongly encouraged earning a master’s degree to keep moving forward. One of his favorite courses was Marketing Management, where he explored marketing strategies of various companies.
First Vice President, Marketing, Florida Division, at Valley National Bank
Kati’s career has revolved around advertising and marketing, and she went for her MBA to learn more about the finance and business industries. She described the program as “challenging yet rewarding” and has been able to apply something she has learned in every course to an aspect of her personal or professional life.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that overall employment of advertising, promotions and marketing managers will grow 8 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations.3
Graduates of an MBA program with a specialization in Marketing Management can pursue careers in advertising, sales, market research, public relations and more. Below are some examples of positions these graduates may hold:
Advertising managers
Advertising managers create interest among potential buyers of a product or service.
Media directors
Media directors determine how an advertising campaign reaches customers.
Account executives
Account executives manage external or internal clients’ accounts.
Promotions managers
Promotions managers direct programs that combine advertising with purchasing incentives.
Marketing managers
Marketing managers identify potential markets and develop pricing strategies.
Art directors
Art directors create the overall design of a project and direct artwork and layout development.
Market research analysts
Market research analysts study market conditions to determine potential sales.
Public relations managers
Public relations managers direct the creation of material that will enhance their client’s public image.
Sales managers
Sales managers set sales goals, analyze data and develop training programs for sales representatives.
How can an online MBA from Syracuse University help you reach your goals? Request information today to learn more about Syracuse University’s online MBA with a specialization in Marketing Management.
1 The Princeton Review, Top 50 Online MBA Programs (Retrieved August 2024)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
2 The Military Times, Best for Vets: Colleges 4-Year Schools (Retrieved October 2020)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
3 U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, Financial Managers Outlook (Retrieved July 2020)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
