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Prove yourself where it matters

Get to grips with the real business challenges.

The MSc Marketing programme combines in-depth academic study with hands-on application. You learn to analyze, apply and innovate with the latest marketing knowledge — translating theory into impactful strategies. Through interactive learning and real-life cases, you develop the ability to make evidence-based marketing decisions. Along the way, you strengthen your critical research skills, culminating in a master’s thesis in which you independently investigate a relevant marketing problem.

During this one-year journey from September to July, you are taught by leading experts who publish in the most prestigious international marketing journals. They guide you through the core domains of modern marketing, including consumer psychology, marketing strategy, customer analytics, digital marketing, brand management, and behavior change.

From the very start of the programme, you engage with real companies such as Unilever, Heineken, Philips, FrieslandCampina, Rituals, and ING.  Each course is built around a live business challenge, allowing you to collaborate closely with these companies and present your solutions directly to marketing professionals and decision-makers.

With a curriculum designed for aspiring marketing professionals, you can tailor your expertise by choosing one of three specializations:


• Digital Marketing and Analytics

• Brand and Customer Management

• Consumer Insights and Behavior Change

For more information about the course schedule, see here the academic calendar.

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Which specialisation do you choose?

Find out what the different possibilities are within the master's programme

Summary

Do you want to work in the fast-evolving world of digital marketing and develop the analytical skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven marketplace? This specialization provides you with a deep understanding of digital strategy, customer analytics, and the technologies shaping modern marketing. Using data and customer insights, you will develop practical skills to optimize marketing performance and improve return on investment. The specialization prepares you for careers in digital marketing, e-commerce, performance marketing, online advertising, and data-driven marketing roles where analytical thinking and strategic decision-making are essential.

Summary

Do you want to build strong brands and create meaningful customer experiences that drive long-term growth? This specialization focuses on brand strategy and customer relationship management in both B2C and B2B contexts. You will learn how to design, manage, and optimize brands and customer journeys in competitive markets. From positioning and brand equity to customer relationship management and integrated touchpoint strategies, you develop the skills needed to create distinctive brands and superior customer experiences. The specialization prepares you for careers in brand management, product management, customer relationship management, and broader marketing management roles where strategic thinking and customer focus are essential.

Courses

Compulsory courses

Elective courses

Method electives (choose one)

Please consult the Study Guide for more information about the courses.

Summary

Do you want to understand why consumers behave the way they do and how organizations can influence those decisions? This specialization focuses on the psychological and behavioral foundations of consumer decision-making and teaches you how to translate insights into effective and responsible marketing strategies.

You will develop a deep understanding of how consumers make choices, why they systematically deviate from rational thinking, and how organizations can use behavioral science to design better products, services, and communication strategies. The specialization prepares you for careers in consumer insights, behavioral strategy, product and category management, UX and behavioral research, and market research roles where understanding consumer behavior drives both business performance and positive impact.

Courses

Compulsory courses

Elective courses

Method electives (choose one)

Please consult the Study Guide for more information about the courses.

Change your future with the Marketing programme

Change your future with the Marketing programme

On completing this Master’s programme, your career could go in many different directions.

As a graduate of the Msc Marketing, a world of different career opportunities opens up for you. You can start working in many different fields, our alumni have gone on from product or brand management positions to marketing research and online marketing consulting.

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