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The MSc Marketing programme combines in-depth academic study with practical application. You are taught to analyze, apply and innovate with the latest marketing knowledge. Through interactive learning methods, with a strong emphasis on real-life cases and practical assignments, you will develop the ability to translate marketing theory into impactful strategies. Your journey will be marked by developing critical research skills, to be applied in the master thesis project.

During this one-year journey from September to July, you will be taught by the very best: leading experts who publish in the most prestigious international marketing journals. They will help you find your own way in the world of consumer marketing, marketing strategy, customer analytics, digital marketing, brand management, sustainability marketing, and more.

From day one, you will engage with global brands such as Unilever, Heineken, Philips, FrieslandCampina. Each course begins with a live challenge from these market leaders, offering you a unique chance to work closely with them and present your innovative solutions directly to their executive teams.

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 Marketing for Business and Society

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

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 growing field of digital marketing and develop the analytical skills needed for our increasingly complex media landscape? This specialization (DM&A) is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the digital landscape, including the latest digital marketing strategies, tools, and technologies. Through the use of customer analytics and big data, you will gain practical skills in generating valuable insights about customers to improve marketing performance and return on investment.

Summary

Do you want to pursue a career in brand management, customer relationship management, or as a general marketing manager, both in B2C and B2B industries? This specialization (B&CM) is designed to support you if you have such a career goal! B&CM specialization equips you with the knowledge to analyze and optimize customer journeys and to design integrated experiences across various touchpoints. Dive deep into the world of brand management, learning how to incorporate the perspectives of consumers, firms and employees when managing brands.

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Are you passionate about leveraging behavioral insights to make marketing more impactful? This specialization (CMBS) is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of consumer decision-making and behavior, applying insights across key areas such as finances, food, health, environment, and technology. You will gain practical tools and strategies to foster sustainable practices that benefit companies and society, design behavioural marketing interventions that influence consumer decisions and promote well-being and create and capture value for consumers, firms, and society through responsible marketing strategies.

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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