MSc in Marketing

In this programme, you develop an advanced understanding of how marketing works and the skills you need to implement it effectively. We use state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in our teaching and invite guest lecturers from companies in all our courses. The MSc in Marketing comprises two profiles: Marketing Management (MM) and Marketing Analytics and Data Science (MADS).

Within the MM profile, you will gain insights into specific marketing functions like branding and new product management, customer management, marketing communications, retailing, and for instance business-to-business marketing.

To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management.

IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency (with minimum score 180).

• ETS is offering the TOEFL tests as an online option to take from home worldwide. Please check their website for more information.

You need to complete 60 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.rug.nl/masters/marketing/#!programme

• Our Marketing Department is among the top 5 Marketing Departments in Europe. All programmes are research-based, combining high-quality lecturers teaching course units related to their research with, for example, guest lectures, real-life cases, and simulation games.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Marketing Manager
• International Marketing Director