Marketing M.S.

Overview

A Marketing M.S. from Saint Joseph’s University will help you advance your marketing career. You can complete the program in 1-2 years, on-line or on campus.

The top-ranked Master of Science in Marketing program at Saint Joseph's University provides students with the tools, theory, and practical knowledge necessary for career advancement. The core curriculum is designed to develop essential marketing competencies, while the focus on analytics will help you collect and evaluate data to optimize your campaigns.

Hands-on Marketing Experience

Throughout the program, you’ll have opportunities to interact with business leaders, work on live case studies, and learn from top-notch faculty who are experts in the field. You’ll cover topics like consumer behavior, marketing and consumer trends, marketing analytics, and marketing research in the classroom and practice what you learn in real-world experiences.

NEW: A Focus on Marketing Analytics

This Master of Science in Marketing program at Saint Joseph’s now offers a unique curriculum option through the marketing analytics track. Engage in real-time learning with real-time data and help your organization make data informed marketing decisions.

The Philadelphia Marketing Scene

Earning your degree from a university with deep roots and connections in the nation’s sixth largest city, Philadelphia, means you’ll have access to a valuable network. Home to many advertising, marketing and digital agencies and several of the nation’s fortune 500 companies, there’s no shortage of opportunity here.

Career Counseling for Business Grad Students

In addition to giving you a marketable skillset, Saint Joseph’s also provides specialized career counseling services for graduate business students. Whether you are just starting a marketing career or looking to pivot into a new industry, we can help you with your next move.

Marketing M.S. Courses

At a Glance

Length	Full-Time: 1- 1.5 years Part-time: 2 years (on average). All students have the flexibility of 6 years to complete their degrees.
Format	On Campus or Online (Depending on specialization)
Credits	30 credits
Weekly Schedule	On campus: most classes are offered in 15-week sessions, with each class meeting one night per week. Online: classes are normally offered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with most classes meeting “live” online one night per week.
Profile of a Fellow Student	Full-time students average 1 to 3 years of work experience. Part-time students average about 5 to 10 years of work experience. International applicants average about 2 to 4 years of work experience. While many of our students hold positions in the marketing area of their organization, we welcome students from all academic and professional backgrounds. No work experience is required to begin the program.
Tuition	$1,107 per credit (2020-2021)
Study Tour	For Master of Science in Marketing students specializing in International Marketing, this specialization culminates with a study tour course to complete your international business education. This course is a specially designed tour to varying locations which offers students a unique opportunity to study international marketing and develop a better understanding of the global marketing environment. In addition to the normal tuition charge for the three-credit study tour course, students will also be charged a travel fee. This travel fee averages $4,000.
Housing	SJU has on and off-campus housing options for adult and graduate students
Veterans	SJU is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand the benefits available to you, and will support you during your educational career at SJU.
Career Development Center	The Career Development Center offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.
Graduate Assistantships	Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually and will contact individual candidates if interested.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *note - discounts cannot be combined.

Marketing Stackable Certificate

The marketing certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the Marketing M.S. or stackable MBA. Whether you enroll in the marketing certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA

The pharmaceutical program at Saint Joseph's University provides students with a thorough understanding of efficient clinical research, innovation and understanding of complex healthcare costs. Because the landscape is constantly changing, Saint Joseph’s University provides pharmaceutical marketing majors with an elite faculty boasting past industry and active consulting experience.

Food Marketing MBA / M.S.

The Department of Food Marketing in the Haub School of Business offers an internationally-recognized food marketing degree program at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The department is one of the largest majors in the university and provides students job placement with manufacturers such as General Mills and PepsiCo, retailers such as Wegmans and Wal-Mart, and marketing research firms such as AC Nielsen and IRI, as well as various advertising and consulting agencies.