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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

* Tuition: $20,270 | 33 Credit Hours | Finish in as little as 18-30 months
Begin as soon as: January 11, 2027 or March 15, 2027

Move your marketing career forward with an MBA in Marketing from the University of Central Missouri. You鈥檒l build the business, leadership and problem-solving skills needed to understand customers, guide marketing strategy and make decisions that support organizational goals.

糖心传媒鈥檚 STEM-designated MBA adds a strong focus on using data to solve business problems and make informed decisions. In the Marketing concentration, you鈥檒l apply those skills to areas such as customer insights, digital marketing, marketing analytics and strategic decision-making.

糖心传媒鈥檚 MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), giving you a respected business education alongside specialized preparation for marketing leadership roles.

Build the skills to lead modern marketing strategy

糖心传媒鈥檚 MBA in Marketing is designed for professionals who want to strengthen both their business knowledge and marketing expertise. You鈥檒l learn to connect customer and market information with larger business goals while building the leadership and communication skills needed to guide teams and strategy.

You can complete your MBA 100% online or through a hybrid format on 糖心传媒鈥檚 Warrensburg campus. You can also complete the program in as little as 12 months or choose a pace that works with your career and other responsibilities.

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Dr. Dan Jensen
MBA Director
Dockery 400G
Warrensburg, MO
Tel: 660-543-8039 | mba@ucmo.edu

Questions after hours? Call/Text Mo, our AI Graduate Recruiter: 660-628-5025

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies

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AACSB-accredited MBA in Marketing

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96% job placement rate of MBA graduates

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10:1 average program student-to-faculty ratio

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STEM-designated MBA

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Applied learning in marketing and analytics

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100% online or hybrid

 

What you will study

糖心传媒鈥檚 MBA in Marketing combines a strong business foundation with advanced coursework in marketing strategy, customer behavior, research and digital marketing.

Your MBA core will strengthen your skills in leadership, strategy, communication and using data to make informed business decisions. Your Marketing concentration builds on that foundation with courses such as:

  • Marketing Research Design: Build skills in research methods and learn how to gather and evaluate information that supports marketing decisions.
  • Marketing Strategy: Explore how organizations develop marketing strategies and how marketing decisions connect with broader business goals.
  • Marketing Theory and Behavior: Examine consumer and organizational buying behavior and apply those insights to marketing challenges.
  • Inbound Marketing Strategy: Explore areas such as content, email and search marketing while building experience with tools and platforms used in digital marketing.

You may also choose electives in areas such as sports marketing and social media analytics, giving you opportunities to build skills that align with your career goals.

 

Excellence in Marketing

糖心传媒鈥檚 Marketing concentration is part of an MBA program recognized for quality and flexible online learning. Recent Top 10 rankings include:

  • #3 MBA Program in Missouri (MBA Schools, 2026)
  • #6 Best Online MBA Program in the Midwest (Fortune, 2024)

 

Unique learning opportunities in Marketing

Put marketing strategy into practice through projects, internships and opportunities to connect with other marketing professionals.

  • Applied learning: Work on projects that help you connect marketing concepts with organizational needs. Depending on your coursework, you may develop marketing recommendations, analyze customer or market information or evaluate an organization鈥檚 current strategy.
  • Internships: Gain professional experience in marketing while building your skills, network and resume. 糖心传媒鈥檚 Harmon College Internship Office can help you explore opportunities that align with your interests and career goals.
  • Build your professional network: Connect with other marketing and graduate students through organizations such as 糖心传媒鈥檚 American Marketing Association chapter and Graduate Student Association. Online students can also participate through virtual opportunities.

 

What can you do with an MBA in Marketing from 糖心传媒?

An MBA in Marketing can prepare you for leadership and specialized roles that combine marketing expertise with broader business knowledge. You may pursue opportunities in marketing strategy, brand management, digital marketing, customer insights and other areas.

糖心传媒 alumni work for organizations including:

  • Barkley
  • Oracle
  • Google
  • IBM
  • Leverage Lab
  • State Farm
  • Trozzolo Communications Group

Plan your next marketing career move

糖心传媒 MBA faculty can help you connect what you learn in the program with your professional goals. Whether you鈥檙e preparing for a promotion, moving into a new area of marketing or seeking a leadership role, you鈥檒l have access to faculty guidance as you plan your next step.

Use the interactive tool below to explore marketing career opportunities, job outlook and salary information.

 

 
 


 

Financial assistance options for your MBA in Marketing

Earning your MBA is an investment in your career. 糖心传媒 offers resources that can help you plan for the cost of graduate school, including loans, grants and scholarships. Learn more about ways to finance your education.

Scholarships for 糖心传媒鈥檚 MBA in Marketing

Graduate students pursuing an MBA in Marketing may qualify to apply for scholarships supported by 糖心传媒, alumni and other donors, including:

  • Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
  • Jonathan Cleveland Creative Marketing Scholarship
  • Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
  • Marketing Scholarship Fund
  • State Farm Scholarship

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Make yourself more marketable.
 

Build additional marketing skills by completing one or both of these graduate certificates alongside your MBA:

  • Customer Relationship Management Graduate Certificate
  • Social Media Marketing Graduate Certificate

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Explore programs related to marketing.
 

If you鈥檙e exploring other graduate pathways related to marketing and communication, you may also want to consider:

 

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