Our MSc Digital Marketing course gives you an opportunity to build a successful career in this fast-growing global sector.
With current industry practice in mind, it meets growing demand from companies looking to meet the challenges of a new era of communication and marketing.
71% of global businesses plan to increase their investment in digital marketing, compared with 20% looking to increase their offline marketing spend. The surge in demand for digital marketing specialists from companies looking to quickly step up their game in this area has led to a skills shortage within the sector.
Our course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to meet this demand. There are three different pathways for this Masters - (i) for those with little/no digital marketing experience; (ii) for those with a qualification in digital marketing; (iii) a work-based learning pathway for those in paid employment in digital marketing.
Now in partnership with the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), if you complete our Digital Marketing course you will have the opportunity to receive an internationally and industry-recognised digital marketing qualification. This is in addition to the MSc Digital Marketing upon completion and passing of a Pearson VUE exam.
The DMI is the global certification standard for digital marketing, certifying digital professionals in over 60 countries and 5 continents across the globe.
Each DMI course syllabus is validated by the DMI’s Syllabus Advisory Council made up of representatives from leading digital giants, including:
DMI courses are designed and refreshed to equip you with the latest and most in-demand digital marketing skills needed to land your next role in today’s digital driven economy.
The MSc Digital Marketing, in partnership with DMI, is a truly practical Masters course aimed at creating digital marketing professionals who can add value to companies from the outset.
During the course, you will develop essential practical skills as well as develop their theoretical understanding in the field. You will embrace, for example, Google Cloud Services and have the opportunity to use Google Apps such as Blogger, Google Analytics, and Google Webmaster tools. You will also be introduced to popular content management systems and a variety of content development platforms and channels.
Through the variety of modules and assessments on the MSc, you will develop your own creative, digital marketing portfolio which will help you when you graduate to demonstrate your digital marketing skills to prospective employers.
To exit with a Postgraduate Diploma you must pass the taught modules. More than likely you will continue to work towards an MSc and complete modules and a dissertation.
To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma your studies will include:
You will also complete an additional 40 credits from a list of option modules which vary depending on the route you select.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to develop, as part of the individual module assessments, an online portfolio of competencies that will sharpen your practical skills.
Route 1 - for those with little/no digital marketing experience
If you choose Route 1 you will be attending:
This is in addition to your core modules.
Route 2 - for those who already have a qualification in digital marketing
You will have the opportunity to undertake any of the optional modules available inherited by the MSc Suite such as:
This is in addition to your core modules.
Route 3 - work-based learning pathway for those in paid employment in digital marketing
If you choose Route 3 you will be attending:
This is in addition to your core modules.
Teaching and Assessment
Our MSc Digital Marketing course makes use of a range of practically focused assignments, asking you to write:
Teaching methods will incorporate many aspects of the digital world and the course will employ both on-line and offline pedagogic tools to deliver module material. The learning experience is intended to be flexible and student centred, aiming to deliver an interactive learning experience.
The above practical assignments are in addition to other assessment formats which will replicate the types of practice you will be expected to undertake in your typical working life upon completion of the course.
The MSc Digital Marketing at Liverpool John Moores University will extend your knowledge of traditional marketing and equip you with the new knowledge and approaches needed to reach digital audiences.
-Course available to study full time (1 year) and part time (2 years)
-Programme at the cutting-edge of digital marketing practice, led by staff with strong links to professional bodies
-Developed in partnership with industry
-Accreditation by the Institute for Direct and Digital Marketing recognising that course content is of a professional standard relevant to potential marketeers
Digital Marketing is one of the biggest growth areas in present times. For those with a talent for understanding brand identity, there are many new and exciting opportunities to explore tone-of-voice, and to make connections through these ever evolving modes of digital communication.
A new breed of marketing professional is in demand, someone who is able to combine traditional marketing methods with new techniques and platforms to reach a digital audience and who is also creative, innovative and responsive.
Initially you will explore digital marketing principles and practices, emerging technologies and consumer behaviour in the digital age. You will develop a good understanding both of traditional marketing and of new ways of working in a digital environment, making the programme relevant to those who have studied marketing and those who are from technology backgrounds.
The IDM accreditation recognises that the course content is of a professional standard relevant to those who want to work in marketing. It gives you the opportunity to take the IDM Certificate in Digital Marketing alongside your studies, a professional qualification widely recognised by employers.
What you will study on this degree
Please see guidance below on modules for further information on what you will study.
Digital Marketing in Context
You will develop a critical, theoretical understanding of the field of digital marketing, gaining an in-depth appreciation of the key areas of digital including email marketing, online promotion, social media management, mobile marketing and SEO
Digital Marketing (current and emerging technologies)
Explore the key concepts and trends within digital marketing while building confidence to work with some of the significant, emerging technologies in this exciting new field. The module provides hands-on, interactive workshops which will allow you to gain the necessary practical skills for working with the various technologies in the field of digital marketing
Marketing, Consumer and Business Insights
By completing this module, you will understand the nature of the marketing function and the importance of marketing within the modern organisation
Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning
This module will provide you with a detailed understanding of how to plan a digital marketing campaign. You will evaluate relevant academic frameworks and up-to-date industry sources will be used to plan a detailed campaign based on a 'live' brief
Digital Marketing Campaign Management
This module complements 'Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning' and allows you to work alongside your client and develop your 'live' project
Research Methods for Digital Marketing
Develop an understanding of the key research methods necessary to analyse important consumer and market trends. This module prepares you for your dissertation
Dissertation
Complete a 15,000 word research study on a theme of your choice
Further guidance on modules
The information listed in the section entitled 'What you will study' is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Please email [email protected] if you require further guidance or clarification.
The MSc Digital Marketing Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University has been designed in conjunction with the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) and the needs of the digital industry. It will equip you with a wide range of digital and social media marketing knowledge and techniques. The aim of the degree is to develop digital marketers who can succeed at a managerial level in today's demanding digital-marketing landscape.
Digital marketing channels have revolutionised the manner in which all businesses operate and market their business activities - as such digital marketing is a pivotal 'must do' activity. Consequently, employers from all sectors are seeking out graduates with digital marketing skills in an endeavour to capitalise on current and future digital trends. This degree has professional practice at its core with content being created and delivered by both academic staff and industry practitioners.
During your time with us, you will gain critical insights into:
The structure and content of the course will allow you to develop your skills through working on real campaigns in collaboration with relevant businesses. In addition to this there are additional opportunities to practise your digital skill by participating in the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) Student Marketing Competition. The competition will give you enable you to experience what it is like to work for an advertising agency by working on a campaign for a well-known industry brand with the three highest-scoring finalists will be invited to pitch their ideas to the client face to face.
Achieving all of this means our approach to teaching goes beyond merely presenting you with sets of theories and principles of marketing. Instead it extends to you being able to evaluate the usefulness of these theories and principles in practice through the use of case studies and 'live' projects. We believe this degree will give the skills and knowledge to excel at a managerial level by being equipped with the insights, education and critical understanding needed to operate in what is a dynamic and changing digital-marketing landscape.
Our MSc Digital Marketing degree is in the process of being awarded IDM accredited status - which will enable our students the opportunity to gain exemptions form the IDM Certificate in Digital Marketing.
*This programme is subject to validation for September 2018 entry and the information provided may be subject to change. All new programmes at the University must undergo validation, the purpose of which is to ensure that the proposed programme is aligned to the University's Mission and its content reflects appropriate levels of academic standards and quality.
The programme is comprised of three distinct stages, Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Digital Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDIP) Digital Marketing, and MSc Digital Marketing Management, with a range of compulsory taught modules (120 credits), and a non-taught element (60 credits). The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of 180 credits.
Term 1 (Certificate = Completing 60 credits):
Term 2: (Diploma = Completion of stage 1 and an additional 60 credits):
Term 3: Masters = Completion of stages 1 & 2 and:
The course is delivered with a mixture of lectures and seminars. Many of the assessments will be based on real world cases and therefore specialist guest speakers and visits to businesses will also form part of the learning journey. At Master's level, self-management and independent research and study is expected with students being directed and encouraged to deepen their understanding of particular areas of Marketing. Moodle is used as an interactive VLE but the development of a learning community is particularly prevalent at Cardiff Metropolitan with excellent student support.
Assessment on the programme is mixed and will include a variety of formats . You are assessed throughout the course on the basis of coursework, presentations and examinations. Assessments take the form of examinations (seen/unseen, open book, essays/short answers), essays, practical assessment, presentations, individual and group reports, and a dissertation, many of which are focused on real-life cases studies.
The MSc Digital Marketing Management degree has been designed for people wanting a successful and rewarding marketing career in today's digital economy. Expected career paths include:
Additionally the course is excellent preparation for continuing your study at MPhil or PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Our CIM-accredited Marketing (Digital Marketing) MSc is designed for those seeking to develop their knowledge of digital marketing and e-commerce at an advanced level, preparing you for a career in marketing, advertising or social media.
On the course, you will:
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world’s leading professional marketing body, this course progresses you towards Chartered Marketer status through exemptions from examinations of the institute.
This course is part of our Marketing MSc programme. All students complete the same core modules to give you practical knowledge in key marketing subjects, then from the end of your first term you will be able to tailor your course to your interests or career aspirations through a choice of specialisms and option modules, or continue on a more generalist route with our Marketing MSc.
The course is organised into three-hour blocks of teaching and seminar activities, which are based on specialist reading, research and case studies. Modules are assessed through essays, reports, group work, presentations and examinations.
All of our Marketing MSc courses share six core modules. This specialist route includes one subject-specific module (Digital Marketing), but also shares a range of optional modules which enable you to tailor the course to your own interests and career aspirations.
In the final phase of the course, you will complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a marketing topic of your choice, which will require you to make recommendations for real-life marketing practice. Throughout your dissertation, you will receive support from a supervisor who will help to guide you in your research.
You will learn through a combination of structured teaching and independent study and research. Modules will be assessed with a mixture of essays, reports, group work, presentations and examinations.
Students select six core modules and select one optional module.
Modules
One from:
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world's largest organisation for professional marketers. The CIM have awarded the course Multiple Award Pathway status, which means that you will have a number of exemptions from CIM qualifications.
CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers and – alongside our Marketing MSc – will ensure that you are equipped with the best education for a successful marketing career.
CIM membership
You will be entitled to free CIM affiliate-level membership, giving you access to a range of benefits and services. CIM membership is a clear demonstration of your commitment to ongoing professional development.
Membership benefits include:
You will also be able to take modules from your course that will help you gain the following CIM qualifications:
CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing
To obtain this certificate you will need to pass the CIM’s Integrated Communications module and one option module. You will be exempt from the CIM’s Marketing module.
CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
To obtain the diploma you will need to pass the CIM’s Marketing Metrics module and one option module. *
CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing
To obtain the diploma you will need to take the Branding and Marketing Communications module and pass the CIM’s Digital Marketing Essentials module and one option module. You will be exempt from the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour module.
Through our partnership with MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business you have the opportunity to gain an international perspective to your studies. On our study exchange programme you would join MIP’s International Master in Multichannel Marketing Management course, which is taught in English.
You will be able to choose from a range of modules including Design & Marketing: the Italian way in different sectors including for example Design, Fashion and Furniture, Automotive, Wine and Sports Marketing.
Digital media and marketing has grown into a multi-billion pound industry. As demand for digital marketing has grown, so has the number of specialist digital jobs in companies and agencies.
This course is ideal for potential marketing professionals and digital marketing specialists.
Graduates are likely to be able to choose from a wide variety of marketing careers, from those traditionally associated with marketing (such as advertising, direct marketing, event management, market research, public relations and sales) to specialist digital marketing roles such as:
In our social media and mobile-driven world, data and digital marketing have never been more vital. Enroll in our Digital Marketing and Data Analytics online master's program to gain critical, in-demand skills and advance your marketing career. With courses in digital campaigns, branding, web and predictive analytics, social and mobile marketing, customer segmentation, and more, graduates of this program develop the digital and analytic skills you need to compete in today's insight-driven market.
In this program, you will learn how to:
The 32-credit program can be completed in one year for students choosing to take the accelerated course schedule, or in a 16-month or longer period. The program is designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals.
Ready to advance your career in digital marketing and analytics? Apply to our online graduate program in Digital Marketing and Data Analytics today.
The MA in Digital Marketing and Data Analytics can also be completed as individual certificate programs. Student have the opportunity to develop critical skills through our 16-credit graduate certificates in Digital Marketing or Data Analytics.
Our expertly designed online curriculum empowers working professionals to advance their careers in the areas of digital marketing and data analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for advertising and marketing managers will grow by 9% over a 10-year span. With a balanced curriculum of digital-centric marketing and omni-channel customer analytics courses, graduates of the program develop digital and analytic skills that are necessary to compete in today's dynamic insight-driven marketing environment.
You can complete our 32 credit program entirely online. The program curriculum is made up of four classes (16 credits) for Digital Marketing and four classes (16 credits) for Data Analytics. The online environment provides the flexibility to meet the needs of busy working professionals. Students can choose to take between 1-3 classes a semester and can complete the program in as little as 1-year with our accelerated option.
The program allows students who are eager to gain critical, in-demand digital marketing or data analytics skills to choose one of our 16 credit certificate options. Upon completion of a certificate, students have the option to apply to continue and complete the full degree program. The certificate program is made up of the 4 Digital Marketing or Data Analytics courses.
The student learning outcomes of the Digital Marketing and Data Analytics program balance the priorities of both digital marketing and data analytics. Students will be able to:
Digital Marketing
Data Analytics
Drawing upon Emerson's longstanding expertise in strategic communication, the Department of Marketing Communication has created a unique online master's program that equips working professionals with the cross-functional skills required to be successful in today's insight-driven marketing environment.
Our online learning and collaboration platform offers a student-centric learning experience. Enrollment in each course is capped at 20 to maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio. Smaller class sizes promote interactive learning and stimulating discussions with peers and faculty.
Students in this program are exposed to industry leading analytics software such as SAS Studio, SAS Enterprise Miner, Google Analytics, and social analytics platforms to acquire the skills to turn data into valuable insights that support better decision-making across myriad business applications.
The main objective of the program is to prepare future managers to work in Digital Marketing and CRM, two rapidly emerging & complementary marketing fields that represent new ways of conducting marketing and improving relationships with clients.
The focus of the Master of Science in Digital Marketing and CRM is to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge of digital marketing and be able to analyze and exploit customer databases.
Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of managing customer relationships in a day-to-day business environment.
Accredited with the French National Association of Grandes Ecoles (La Conférence des Grandes Ecoles).
Advantages of the program:
- Combination of Digital & CRM
- Specialized and innovative program designed with experts in Digital Marketing and CRM
- Interactive education learning approach with academics and professionals
Career opportunities:
- Digital Marketing Manager and Brand Manager
- Web-Marketing Manager
- CRM and e-CRM Manager
- Traffic Manager
The Master of Science in Digital Marketing program is offered on a full time basis and the curriculum is developed around core courses and specialized courses in Digital Marketing and CRM. It also includes French or other foreign language courses.
The Master of Science in Digital Marketing and CRM outlines the management and marketing essentials needed to become efficient marketing managers.
In the light of the changes brought by internet, the program focuses on the fundamentals of doing business online helping students understand online consumer behaviour, how to develop effective websites, how to optimise digital strategy and communication across various channels and how to integrate new innovation.
MSc in Digital Marketing Curriculum -
The program helps students use new digital information systems and manage databases correctly in order to improve customer relationships which will consequently enhance the decision-making process and benefit the company.
The choice to study abroad is not only an academic decision, but also a financial one. Students need to be aware of the various cost involved in pursuing a master’s at IÉSEG.
Application process -
Admission is based on students’ online application available at https://application.ieseg.fr/ and the examination of the required documents. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis to qualified students. Decision release date: from Mid-October 2016.
Application deadlines:
May 30th 2018
Tuition 2018-2019:
€ 15,000 for domestic and international students.
International merit-based scholarships are available.
Funding and scholarship -
IÉSEG has a merit-based International Scholarship Program with a tuition waiver of 15 to 50% per year. Selection is based on the applicant’s previous academic performance and overall application portfolio.
The scholarship application is automatic; students do not need to apply separately.
All international students are encouraged to check with Campus France and their own government to see if there are any scholarships available. For American students please check with Sallie Mae for private loan options.
"I chose IÉSEG because of its rankings and it is more international than most business schools. I worked for nearly a year after graduation from university in an area related to E-commerce and the program in Digital Marketing & CRM is perfectly suited for my career path, which is to become a marketing director. I am very excited to continue my studies at IÉSEG!"
Xingyu ZHOU, 1st year student
The internet and advances in digitalisation and social networking are transforming how companies interact with customers and partners. The specialization in Digital Marketing and Data Science provides participants with the strategic and analytical skills to successfully guide companies’ strategies in a digital world that is overflowing with data on customers, products and interactions.
The MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science is designed to grow a new generation of leading marketing specialists – digital savvy professionals that can benefit from an explosive growth of online technologies to develop business.
The program pedagogy uniquely combines a strong academic background in business studies, marketing, data analysis and strategy with an in‐depth and specific digital knowledge in online video, mobile, viral, social media, and data driven marketing. As a student, you will also have the possibility to learn the latest innovations from major players like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, and other greatest technological companies or discover the benefits and challenges faced by the main companies.
This program focuses on digital marketing and data analytics, which includes business analytics (with advanced Excel and Tableau Software), coding (R and Python), database access (SQL), data science and machine learning with Python. You will be able to manage the coming technological and algorithmic disruptions in marketing, instead of being made redundant by them.
During the first semester the focus is on the fundamentals of digital marketing and about becoming proficient in data analytics. The second semester covers strategy, value intensive processes in digital marketing and data analytics and the third semester opens specializations and training in a professional and international context.
Upon completing the MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science, you will become accomplished digital marketing professionals, able to manage and innovate in a data‐rich business environment. You will be well‐prepared to work in a sales or marketing department of startups and major brands in business to consumer or business to business environments. You will also fit the requirements of advertising agencies looking for marketing professionals knowledgeable about multichannel communication, consulting firms managing the digital transformation of their clients, as well as digital media and technology companies looking for managers with a strong business background who are also familiar with their trade.
The skills developed with the program open large horizons as all companies are now challenged by data and digital disruptions.
The MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science will prepare you for specific positions and job titles related to the program’s fields, with target positions in marketing and business updated to the digital era such as :
Selecting the right student is about more than just test scores. At emlyon business school we take an applicant's entire potential into account. Elements like motivation to pursue the MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science, your background and career aspirations weigh just as heavily in our selection procedure.
If you would like to have the contact details of the right person to help you with any questions regarding the program or the selection procedure, you can create your personal space and obtain full contact details on your emlyon business school dashboard.
Admission Process
The first step of the admission process is your online application, which you can access through your personal space(programme dashboard).
Should your application be complete, you will receive the admission board’s final decision within 15 working days. Please send back your enrolment form within 10 working days.
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