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Prove yourself where it matters

Get to grips with the real issues

You will be given the state-of-the-art knowledge and marketing theory you need to make a genuine difference in the field of marketing. 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, brand management, customer experience management, advertising and media channels, digital marketing and e-commerce, behavior change management, and sustainability marketing.

Each course kicks off with a briefing from a leading national or international organization – such as Heineken, Microsoft, SuitSupply, Philips, FrieslandCampina and TUI. These global brands will present their current challenges and ask you to provide a solution. Students get the opportunity to work closely with these companies and present the solutions to the upper management during a company visit.

The start date of this programme is September 1st.

The MSc programme

The MSc Marketing programme lasts for one academic year, from September to July.

The programme combines in-depth academic study with practical application. You are taught to analyze, apply and rework the latest marketing knowledge. Through interactive learning methods, with a strong emphasis on cases and practical assignments, you will develop the ability to put marketing theory into practice. Furthermore, much attention is paid to developing your research skills, to be applied in the master thesis project.

Compulsory courses

  • Consumer Marketing
  • Customer and Marketing Analytics
  • Marketing Strategy
  • The Marketing Mind
  • Thesis

Please consult the Study Guide for more information.

Elective Courses
There are three elective specialisations in the programme. 

Click on each specialisation to explore our range of elective courses:

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 specialisation (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.

The Digital Marketing and Technology for Commerce elective surveys key concepts and recent developments in the broader area of digital commerce, covering digital customer journeys, augmented reality, personalization, influencer marketing, reviews and ratings, web/app design, (price) transparency, and mobile commerce and promotion. It facilitates students that have a special interest in key concepts that drive success in digital commerce. 

The Advertising and Media Channels elective teaches students about the changing ways in which companies and consumers interact and communicate, how advertising works in a social media world, how to manage multiple media channels, and evaluate the effectiveness of advertising. This course blends theoretical concepts with analytics, using a hands-on approach with real-world data.

Courses within this specialisation

  • Digital Marketing and Technology for Commerce
  • Advertising and Media Channels

Method electives (choose one)

  • Modeling Marketing Data
  • Experimental Research
  • Survey Research Methods

Please consult the Study Guide for more information

Summary

Many graduates want to pursue careers in brand management, customer relationship management, or as a general marketing manager, both in B2C and B2B industries. This specialisation (B&CM) is designed to support you if you have such a career goal! 

In the Customer Experience Management elective, you will learn e.g., how to analyse and optimize customer journeys, how to infuse technologies in your customer relationships, and understand how companies can design integrated experiences across different channels and touchpoints. 

In the Brand Management elective, you dive into the world of brand management and you will learn how to incorporate the perspectives of consumers, firms and employees when managing brands, including topic like brand purpose and activism, brand extensions, brand equity and loyalty.

Courses within this specialisation

  • Customer Experience Management
  • Brand Management

Method electives (choose one)

  • Modeling Marketing Data
  • Experimental Research
  • Survey Research Methods

Please consult the Study Guide for more information

Summary

Passionate about leveraging the power of marketing to create a better world? This specialisation (S&SI) is designed for future marketing professionals who want to go beyond traditional marketing practices and apply their skills to promote consumer well-being, protect the planet, and strengthen societies. Graduates of this specialisation can pursue careers in various industries as companies recognize the need to contribute to sustainable development and are transforming their practices, products, and business models accordingly. The specialisation also prepares students for careers in non-profit and governmental organizations or consultancies working in researching and developing sustainable solutions for companies.

Within this specialisation, you will take several electives to gain theoretical and practical insights into sustainable marketing. In the Behavior Change Management elective, you will learn how to use behavioral theory to influence individuals to make better decisions and improve the well-being of themselves and others. You will gain hands-on experience in designing marketing interventions to tackle the urgent issues of the society including climate change, social inequality, corruption, or health emergencies. 

In the Sustainability Marketing elective, you will explore how marketing can be used to foster sustainable practices and behaviors in firms, among consumers, and in society at large. You will learn to strategically respond to the pressing needs of the society while improving the bottom line of businesses. In sum, these courses will prepare you for a meaningful career path in marketing while also contributing to positive change in the world. 

Courses within this specialisation

  • Behaviour Change Management
  • Sustainability Marketing

Method electives (choose one)

  • Modeling Marketing Data
  • Experimental Research
  • Survey Research Methods

Please consult the Study Guide for more information

  • Digital Marketing and Analytics

    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 specialisation (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.

    The Digital Marketing and Technology for Commerce elective surveys key concepts and recent developments in the broader area of digital commerce, covering digital customer journeys, augmented reality, personalization, influencer marketing, reviews and ratings, web/app design, (price) transparency, and mobile commerce and promotion. It facilitates students that have a special interest in key concepts that drive success in digital commerce. 

    The Advertising and Media Channels elective teaches students about the changing ways in which companies and consumers interact and communicate, how advertising works in a social media world, how to manage multiple media channels, and evaluate the effectiveness of advertising. This course blends theoretical concepts with analytics, using a hands-on approach with real-world data.

    Courses within this specialisation

    • Digital Marketing and Technology for Commerce
    • Advertising and Media Channels

    Method electives (choose one)

    • Modeling Marketing Data
    • Experimental Research
    • Survey Research Methods

    Please consult the Study Guide for more information

  • Brand and Customer Management

    Summary

    Many graduates want to pursue careers in brand management, customer relationship management, or as a general marketing manager, both in B2C and B2B industries. This specialisation (B&CM) is designed to support you if you have such a career goal! 

    In the Customer Experience Management elective, you will learn e.g., how to analyse and optimize customer journeys, how to infuse technologies in your customer relationships, and understand how companies can design integrated experiences across different channels and touchpoints. 

    In the Brand Management elective, you dive into the world of brand management and you will learn how to incorporate the perspectives of consumers, firms and employees when managing brands, including topic like brand purpose and activism, brand extensions, brand equity and loyalty.

    Courses within this specialisation

    • Customer Experience Management
    • Brand Management

    Method electives (choose one)

    • Modeling Marketing Data
    • Experimental Research
    • Survey Research Methods

    Please consult the Study Guide for more information

  • Sustainability and Social Impact

    Summary

    Passionate about leveraging the power of marketing to create a better world? This specialisation (S&SI) is designed for future marketing professionals who want to go beyond traditional marketing practices and apply their skills to promote consumer well-being, protect the planet, and strengthen societies. Graduates of this specialisation can pursue careers in various industries as companies recognize the need to contribute to sustainable development and are transforming their practices, products, and business models accordingly. The specialisation also prepares students for careers in non-profit and governmental organizations or consultancies working in researching and developing sustainable solutions for companies.

    Within this specialisation, you will take several electives to gain theoretical and practical insights into sustainable marketing. In the Behavior Change Management elective, you will learn how to use behavioral theory to influence individuals to make better decisions and improve the well-being of themselves and others. You will gain hands-on experience in designing marketing interventions to tackle the urgent issues of the society including climate change, social inequality, corruption, or health emergencies. 

    In the Sustainability Marketing elective, you will explore how marketing can be used to foster sustainable practices and behaviors in firms, among consumers, and in society at large. You will learn to strategically respond to the pressing needs of the society while improving the bottom line of businesses. In sum, these courses will prepare you for a meaningful career path in marketing while also contributing to positive change in the world. 

    Courses within this specialisation

    • Behaviour Change Management
    • Sustainability Marketing

    Method electives (choose one)

    • Modeling Marketing Data
    • Experimental Research
    • Survey Research Methods

    Please consult the Study Guide for more information

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.

Explore your future prospects