MarketingAnalytics@American, the online Master of Science in Marketing Analytics program from the Kogod School of Business at American University, prepares students to apply digital marketing and analytic skills to make data-driven decisions. In as few as 12 to 15 months, students will study topics such as brand strategy, integrated marketing, and marketing analytics to further their expertise in marketing and data analysis.1
The online MS in Marketing Analytics program is designed for marketing professionals who want to understand the more complicated aspects of data and advance their career. MarketingAnalytics@American students will learn how to use market data and digital marketing tools through specialized courses to help their businesses make more informed decisions and allocate resources efficiently.
The Kogod School of Business’s online business master’s programs are ranked as follows by U.S. News & World Report in 2021 and 2022:
#17 Best Online Business Programs for Veterans
Kogod’s online business master’s programs are ranked the No. 17 best online programs for veterans by U.S. News & World Report in 2021.2
#35 for Online Business Programs
Kogod’s online business master’s programs are ranked the No. 35 best online business programs overall by U.S. News & World Report in 2022.3
The online MS in Marketing Analytics program focuses on the impact that data analysis has on marketing, advertising, and brand strategy. Compared to the MS in Business Analytics program, which offers a foundational degree in data analytics and its application in business, the MS in Marketing Analytics program is dedicated to the study of how data affects marketing in various industries.
Focused on data analysis in marketing
Designed for marketing professionals
Features specialized courses in marketing analytics
Prepares students for careers in marketing such as digital marketing analyst, marketing strategist, and market researcher
Focused on foundational data analysis in business
Designed for general business professionals
Curriculum features a wide range of data analysis courses
Prepares students for careers in business such as financial analyst, business intelligence consultant, and supply chain manage
Developing specialized data analysis skills can give you the competitive edge you need to advance your marketing career. Request more information about the Master of Science in Marketing Analytics program.
The MarketingAnalytics@American curriculum is designed to provide students with a deeper insight into how big data impacts marketing strategies in today’s economy. The curriculum consists of 33 credits and two analytics practicums, one virtually and the other in person and can be completed in as few as 12 to 15 months.1 Specialized courses such as Marketing Analytics and Digital Marketing prepare students to advance their careers with enhanced data analysis skills. Learn more about the online MS in Marketing Analytics curriculum.
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analytics practicums
Applied Managerial Statistics
Business Insights through Analytics
Database and Big Data
Predictive Analytics
Business Intelligence
Marketing Management
Brand Strategy
Integrated Marketing Communications
Marketing Analytics
Digital Marketing Strategy and Analytics
Marketing Analytics Practicum I
Marketing Analytics Practicum II
MarketingAnalytics@American students are required to attend one virtually and one in person for students’ last semester (1.5 credits each) during the course of their program to fulfill the capstone requirement.
Throughout the online program, students will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience working for a DC-based company that aligns with their career goals. Working virtually as pro-bono consultants, students develop close relationships with local companies to help them grow and adapt to changing markets—all while building key skills that will give them a leg up in the job market.
This past spring and summer, six groups of students—ranging from first-year undergraduates to second-year MBA students—worked alongside six growing small businesses in the DC area through the Kogod in Practice initiative, to help these companies solve real business problems. Learn more about their experience in the initiative and how they produced results for their clients in our article here.
You will have the option to pursue the Business Fundamentals Certificate in addition to your marketing analytics degree by selecting four additional elective courses that meet the certificate requirements. Gain a fundamental understanding of business and management in courses that focus on financial accounting, marketing, finance, international business, and more.
MarketingAnalytics@American students attend live online classes where they interact and collaborate via webcam with Kogod faculty members and classmates. They complete weekly self-paced course work that complements the assignments and discussion in the live classes and have full access to office hours.
Online MS in marketing analytics students learn from the same experienced Kogod faculty who teach on campus. Made up of entrepreneurs, educators, CEOs, executives, and board members of Fortune 500 companies, our faculty are dedicated to lending support and remaining accessible to their students.
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer
Dr. Fiddyment is an applied mathematician who is interested in machine learning, neuroscience, and sports. His neuroscience work involves estimating brain dynamics with statistical models, particularly epileptic seizures. His basketball research leverages similar models to analyze game strategy, training, and performance.
Résumé Highlights
Focus area: analytics
Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies,
Associate Professor of Marketing
Dean Boland joined American University in 2008. Her primary interests include the long-term effects of risky consumption decisions made by adolescents, and the impact their decisions have on their future as individuals and consumers. As the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, she oversees academic regulations, policies and processes, and data analytics and reports for graduate students.
Résumé Highlights
Focus areas: marketing, youth consumer behavior
Senior Professorial Lecturer
Dr. Clayton joined the marketing department in 2012 as a professorial lecturer. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring, and he has delivered multiple pedagogical presentations on teaching enhancements.
Résumé Highlights
Focus areas: marketing management, integrated marketing communications
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to apply. GMAT and GRE scores are not required. To complete the application, they must submit the following:
The MS in Marketing Analytics program has four start dates throughout the year. Kogod accepts applications on a rolling basis.
The final deadline for the July 2023 cohort is May 22, 2023.
Enhance your data analysis skills and advance your marketing career. Request information about the online MS in Marketing Analytics program today.
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2Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 2022.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
3Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA), U.S. News & World Report. Accessed March 2022.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
