MSc Marketing (16 Months)
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Available as a One Year Masters or a Two Year (with Professional Practice) Masters.Transparent, global and technology-driven marketing is on every organisation’s checklist for success and top marketing practitioners need new skills in order to continue to deliver in increasingly competitive environments.We believe in the importance of becoming responsible decision-makers in business. At Glasgow Caledonian University you’ll further develop your knowledge and experience of the concepts of ...Read more

Available as a One Year Masters or a Two Year (with Professional Practice) Masters.

Transparent, global and technology-driven marketing is on every organisation’s checklist for success and top marketing practitioners need new skills in order to continue to deliver in increasingly competitive environments.

We believe in the importance of becoming responsible decision-makers in business. At Glasgow Caledonian University you’ll further develop your knowledge and experience of the concepts of sustainability, ethical leadership and social responsibility that can bring about positive change in the global world of marketing.

Join GCU’s award-winning Glasgow School for Business and Society and immerse yourself in the latest digital and international marketing trends and become the positive influence that employers have come to expect from graduates of GCU. You will benefit from studying alongside marketers from different parts of the world with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This opportunity gives you insights into the culture and contexts of marketing in different countries.

Assessment methods

The programme is heavily focused on coursework which has been carefully designed to allow you the opportunity to apply theory in practice.

There is a real-world focus to ensure graduates have the marketing capabilities valued by employers and, where appropriate, digital assessment methods are used such as ejournals or video based presentations.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the masters programme will enhance their profile by developing the latest marketing knowledge and skills needed to progress their careers within organisations operating in business, consumer and third sector markets.

GCU marketing graduates have been employed around the world in a variety of positions, with employers including: PepsiCo, Hewlett Packard, Visit Scotland, Virgin Media, Duracell and Three.

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UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Scotland G4 0BA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Glasgow Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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