Master in Marketing (Master's)

The deadline to apply for the Aug 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027. Tuition is A maximum of 12 600-level credits can be double-counted and charged at the undergraduate rate, with financial aid unaffected during undergraduate enrollment..

This program allows qualified undergraduates to earn a master’s degree in strategic marketing one year after completing their bachelor’s. Students take graduate-level courses during their senior year that count toward both degrees. The curriculum emphasizes strategic marketing communication and digital marketing through real-world client projects.

Focus areas include Strategic Marketing Communication, Brand Leadership, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Behavioral Economics, Digital Marketing.

Students complete 12 graduate credits during their senior year, with up to 12 credits double-counted toward both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The master’s degree requires additional coursework beyond the senior year.

Graduates enter roles in marketing strategy, brand management, and digital marketing within agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a strong academic record and meet with the Graduate Program Director and undergraduate advisor before applying. Required materials include a transcript, resume, one faculty recommendation, and a graduate application. No GRE is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, accelerated format with a typical duration of five years total (four years undergraduate, one year master’s). For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Communication and the arts shape Emerson College's academic identity. The college is organized through the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, and the School of Communication. Students can choose from 42 undergraduate and graduate majors, along with four certificates and more than 30 minors. Areas of study include film, television, media arts, communication studies, theatre, acting, and marketing communication. Emerson's film school is ranked fifth in the United States by The Hollywood Reporter.

Learning is centered on practical work. Students use professional-level studios, stages, and labs, and work with people active in the industry. The college offers more than 120 student clubs and co-curricular activities, including publications and performance groups. Students also have access to internships, including more than 150 internship sites connected with the Los Angeles campus. Emerson supports creative work through clubs, crews, casts, and other communities, while 14 NCAA Division III teams provide opportunities for intercollegiate competition.

The main campus is in Boston, an urban setting that connects study with the energy of a major city. Emerson also offers learning in Los Angeles and at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, a restored 14th-century medieval castle used for its Education Abroad Program. International students can consider these locations as part of a broader study experience, while exploring the college's creative communities, hands-on courses, internships, and opportunities to present their work to audiences beyond campus.