Marketing

The SBNM's certificate programs are designed for professionals who wish to sharpen their skills and knowledge in a specific content area in a short, cost-effective manner.

Certificate programs may be completed in 6-12 months, and all certificate courses may be applied to any of the SBNM's graduate degrees. Students pursue certificate programs for a variety of reasons, including:

  • to acquire more advanced knowledge and update existing skills
  • to augment their SBNM degree with an area of specialization
  • to facilitate a career transition to a new field

Certificate in Marketing Management

Global advances in technology combined with increasingly competitive markets are dramatically shaping the practice of marketing, requiring that professionals possess advanced skills and a strong understanding of marketing strategy and tactics.  The certificate in marketing provides you with comprehensive orientation toward the marketing process, from marketing research through implementation and control.

Key Topics

  • Customer value and satisfaction in driving competitive advantage 
  • Market research and consumer behavior    
  • Segmentation, target market selection, positioning, the marketing mix, and branding
  • Integrated marketing communications 
  • Marketing strategy, implementation, and control

Key Takeaways

  • Improve your ability to analyze marketing and assess competitors' strategies
  • Understand the major components of and learn how to develop a marketing plan 
  • Learn how to position products/services, segment markets, and manage product portfolios
  • Understand the role of marketing in an organization and how it relates to other departments
  • Analyze your organization's market position from the customer's perspective of value and quality

Courses

  • SBNM 5520 Management and Marketing of Services
  • SBNM 5610 Marketing Analysis and Consumer Behavior
  • SBNM 5611 Advanced Marketing Management
  • SBNM 5630 Integrated Marketing Communications 
  • SBNM 5650 Internet and Electronic Marketing

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