Online Master’s in Marketing
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For the modern marketer, there’s no shortage of new tools, tactics, and platforms to learn.
Stay one step ahead with an Online Master of Science (MS) in Marketing designed for ongoing change in the 21st-century. Shaped by global marketing powerhouses in Silicon Valley, this novel master’s degree will arm you with the latest skills in digital marketing, marketing analytics, MarTech, and more in as little as one year. With a full suite of tools at your disposal, as well as the industry experts who will train you in them, you’ll be ready for the next level in your career.
Program Details
- Complete in as little as one year
- 36 units
- 15 courses
- Four 10-week quarters
- One on-campus* residency weekend
- Two annual starts, fall and spring
- Part-time and full-time enrollment options
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Growth. Influence. Security.
Earn meaningful ROI on your educational investment.
Today’s industry is heavily informed, and influenced, by a variety of data—not guesses. That’s why the SCU Leavey Online MSM was created to help you master the software and strategies that will make your brand resonate. From consumer and marketing research
to online marketing channels and performance
metrics, you’ll have the data and reasoning to drive bold initiatives for your organization.
In the Online MS in Marketing program, you’ll expand your knowledge in:
- Digital marketing strategies (e.g., search engine optimization, digital ads, and social media marketing)
- MarTech (Salesforce, Google Analytics, Marketo, etc.)
- Marketing analytics
- Consumer behavior & psychology
- Integrated marketing communications
- Brand management
- E-commerce
- Market research
Leadership Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
Effective marketing leadership entails more than technical fluency, even in the current digital age. The Online MS in Marketing will be your gateway to increasingly powerful management roles, and it will prepare you to effectively navigate the key relationships and face the strategic challenges that define the field. You will master
marketing communications, brand management, interactions with various stakeholders and more, and position yourself to lead decisively today and into the future.
Shape Your Ethical Impact
As exciting as MarTech is, these powerful digital marketing tools (and the people they target) come with their own set of challenges. Consumer protection and privacy is top of mind for marketers—especially in California—so SCU is committed to shaping responsible leaders who will use these tools ethically.We conduct thought-provoking discussions on data collection, customer privacy, and other hot-button issues to build a more conscientious workforce With this perspective, students will graduate from the Online
MS in Marketing program with the values and perspective necessary to lead with integrity in Silicon Valley and beyond.
The Santa Clara network offers me the opportunity to see what’s possible—not just within MarTech, but also in various industries here in Silicon Valley.
Make Your Next Move in Marketing
Earn 18% more weekly
than those with a bachelor’s degree1
$141,490 median salary
for marketing master’s graduates2
Ready to make a full-time jump to a marketing firm? Or do you want to become a marketing manager and ensure that you’re qualified for the job? The array of skills you develop in the
Online MSM program can prepare you to take on more responsibility at your current company, move into a new role, and seek higher compensation.
With this degree, you can land positions like:
- Marketing Manager
- Account Director
- Director of Digital Marketing
- Vice President of Operations
- Chief Marketing Officer
Preview the MS in Marketing Program
Video Transcript
As I am making the shift from informational technology more to nonprofit, I'm starting to realize the importance of marketing and how understanding not only the fundamentals of marketing, but also the nuances of marketing within specific organizations is key. MarTech, short for marketing technology, and it really takes a look at the latest and greatest industry tools that are within Silicon Valley and within innovation. So it combines social media platforms, as well as other technologies that allow the marketer to actually interact with the customer, both virtually and through traditional marketing channels.
Faculty in the program and the impact that they do have on me, I love the fact they don't just have the academic acumen, but also the practitioner pragmatic understanding of how what they're teaching actually applies in the business world specifically here within Silicon Valley.
The thing that excites me about this cohort and specifically the students that I'm taking this journey with is just the diversity that they bring to the table. We have people who have been within corporations for countless years and have loads of marketing experience. We have family members, parents, stay-at-home moms, et cetera, as well as those who just recently graduated from Santa Clara and are ready for round two. I love that diversity and I think that will really help us as we move forward with these projects, being able to see certain problems as opportunities and possibilities through various lenses.
The Santa Clara network professionally offers me the opportunity to see what's possible, not just within MarTech, but also within various industries located here in Silicon Valley. It opens up doors for me to build connections and relationships that help professionally, but also allow me to see what's possible and to experiment with other different avenues that I myself might not initially see.
Apply Coursework to Your Work
A truly seamless online learning experience is one in which your coursework and lectures are just a browser tab away from the real-world materials you’re learning to use. Throughout the program, you’ll find extensive overlap in your day-to-day marketing work for immediate application. Now, when the question “Anyone have any ideas?” comes up in a meeting, you’ll have an answer…or three.
Online Master’s in Marketing Admissions Deadlines
Add to Your Marketing Expertise
Through the selection of nine electives courses, students can tailor their marketing degree program to the specialized knowledge they want to gain. You can choose from an assortment of 15 course topics that include:
- Product Innovation
- Programmatic & Digital Advertising
- Fundamentals of B2B Account-Based Marketing
- MarTech Integrations and Challenges
- Channel & Social Media
- E-Commerce
How to Apply
- Completed MS in Marketing online application
- $158 application fee
- This fee will be waived for current SCU students and alumni
- 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- GMAT/GRE scores or waiver
- Official transcripts for undergraduate degree and any post-baccalaureate work
- Current resume or CV
- 2 letters of recommendation
- 3 business essays—collected together in one document—should be uploaded in the “Documents” tab of the Program Materials section (it will be labeled “Personal Statement” there)
- Personal admission interview
- Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule a personal admission interview. Interviews can be conducted in person at Santa Clara University, via Zoom, or by telephone
- Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS test scores. This requirement will be waived for applicants who score above the 50th percentile on the GMAT or GRE verbal section
- All students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. To see full details, please visit the COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs.
Costs & Fees for the Online MSM Program
Tuition for the Online MS in Marketing degree is currently calculated at a per unit rate of $1,146. This rate is subject to change annually.
| Online MSM Tuition | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Cost per Unit of Credit | $1,146 (36 units) |
| Total Tuition | $41,256 |
| Application Fee* | $158 |
*The application fee will be waived permanently for SCU students and alumni who apply in the SCU Alumni Pathway, as well as veterans and active-duty military!
Merit-based scholarships are available for the Online Master’s in Marketing. Please reach out to your Admissions Advisor for more information.
From the Boardroom to the Classroom
SCU Marketing Industry Advisors
The Online MS in Marketing is a bold collaboration between Santa Clara University’s seasoned business educators and some of the most innovative marketing minds in Silicon Valley. With experience at renowned companies like Google, PWC, and Intuit, these 10 industry leaders have lent their talent, expertise, and vision to construct our MarTech-forward curriculum, ensuring it prepares marketing professionals to thrive today and in years to come.
Vice President Operations: Marketing & Sales, Intuit
Head of Digital Acceleration, Aon
Digital Marketing Evangelist, Google
Chief Marketing Officer, Quanergy
Chief Marketing Officer, CommVault
Chief Marketing Officer, RSA Security
Chief Marketing Officer, Balbix
Senior Director, TSMC
Strategy & Operations Director, PWC
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, W Consulting Group
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