Contemporary Marketing (Graduate Certificate)

Contemporary marketing focuses on customers and markets, data and information, networks and relationships, social media and online channels, and strategy and performance. The objective is to prepare professionals to grow their businesses, better serve their customers and develop long-term customer relationships with cutting edge marketing knowledge. It is designed for people who already or aspire to work in marketing departments and agencies, in positions such as: account manager, product manager, community manager, database marketing coordinator, email marketing specialist, graphic designer, marketing analyst, social media coordinator, and web content writer.

Required Courses

There are four required courses.

Students without a business degree or three years’ experience in marketing are required to take

MBAMKT 670 Marketing Management

instead of the elective. MBAMKT 670 is usually offered online and on-ground.

Electives

Choose one of the following:

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Contemporary Marketing certificate will need to submit:

Online application and fee ($60 domestic, $100 international)
Official transcripts (completed bachelor’s degree required)
Submission of TOEFL or IELTS score (required for all students that submit undergraduate transcripts where the national language is not English. Minimum required score for TOEFL is 85 to be considered).
Resume (3-5 years of related work experience required)
3 letters of recommendation
Statement of Intent. Please express in less than 1000 words:

Why are you interested in the graduate certificate in Contemporary Marketing? How will the Certificate enhance your career aspirations?
What is your experience in the marketing field, and what problems and issues are you interested in exploring further?

You can find more information about the application process at the Graduate Admissions homepage.

NOTE: The certificate does not meet eligibility requirements for issuance of an I-20.