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Course overview
This comprehensive Master of Science in Strategic Marketing programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of marketing. Students will develop a deep understanding of marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, customer profiling, marketing communication, and marketing management.
The programme emphasises ethical considerations and sustainability, innovative thinking, and the application of advanced techniques such as Artificial Intelligence and digital marketing. Graduates will be able to critically evaluate and develop effective marketing plans, research consumer behaviour, utilise tools for customer profiling, and analyse marketing communication strategies.
With access to cutting-edge practices and a strategic mindset, students will be prepared to lead teams and effectively engage with global audiences.
Job outcomes
Roles in:
- Brand Management
- Product Management
- Service Marketing
- Account Management
- Market Research
What you'll learn
- Develop and critically evaluate comprehensive marketing strategies.
- Research consumer behaviour and its application within marketing campaigns.
- Utilise appropriate tools to determine customer profiling and develop relevant messages.
- Critically analyse the importance of marketing communication strategies, the nature of communication and message development.
- Critically apply factual and conceptual knowledge from across all aspects of marketing to complex situations.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise a wide range of techniques and methodologies used in marketing management.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
- Full-time: 12-14 months
- Part-time: 24 months
Entry requirements
To be considered for the following programme, you must meet the following requirements:
- Undergraduate degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent
- Where English is not a first language, and the Student has not completed their undergraduate degree in English, the following proof of English language proficiency is required: a. TOEFL-IBT score of 78 or
- b. TOEFL PBT score of 547; or
- c. IELTS overall band score of 6 or higher; or
- d. Michigan Test equated score of 80 or better.
List of documents required on registration:
- Completed application form
- Statement of Goals
- Authentic copies of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
- A copy of your passport
- An English copy of your CV/résumé
- Proof of English proficiency
- A typed personal statement that answers the questions listed below. Completed statements should be labelled with the Student’s name, academic program, and their contact information and be submitted via mail, email or fax.
Each question should be answered in a minimum of 300 words (1 page):- Why are you choosing to pursue a graduate program at this time in your career, and what are you hoping to accomplish by doing so?
- What strengths do you feel make you a strong candidate for the graduate program?
- Describe a past or present personal/professional experience that you believe positively influenced your potential to succeed in a graduate program.
Course features
- Access the knowledge, skills, and strategic mindset necessary to excel in marketing.
- Gain the best tools possible to engage with audiences from around the world and market products effectively and efficiently.
- Learn innovative thinking practices in preparation to lead teams successfully.
- Understand consumer behaviour and market trends and implement effective marketing strategies.
- Learn important practices to execute and evaluate strategies effectively.
- Understand the dynamic nature of today’s competitive marketplace.
Who's it for?
This programme is open to a wide range of individuals with great interest in the world of marketing. We welcome those who are eager to learn more about the industry and want the chance to demonstrate their newfound expertise and apply their knowledge to excel in the world of strategic marketing.
Delivery
Each module will be delivered to you via:
- Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners.
- A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme.
- Case studies and discussion questions to enhance your understanding of theory in context.
- Downloadable e-books and digital library resources to aid your assignment writing and research.
- Access to online forums where you can share and discuss new concepts with fellow students and professionals from around the world.
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About London School of Business & Finance Online
The London School of Business & Finance was established in 2003 as a college focused on professional qualifications, growing into an institution providing executive education courses and postgraduate degrees across the globe.
LSBF is part of Global University Systems (GUS), which is an empowering education network of 30 institutions and academic partners providing education to over 100,000 students on its campuses and over 20 million students online worldwide. Due to its continued global success, GUS was also awarded the title of “Private Education Group of the Year” at the Education Investor Awards in 2019.