Digital and Strategic Marketing

The MSc in Digital and Strategic Marketing develops the specialist knowledge and skills you need to pursue a marketing career.

You will develop your working knowledge of strategic marketing tools and techniques and learn how to integrate them to plan and implement successful marketing programmes and initiatives. There is a strong emphasis on practical application, with opportunities to develop your analytical and problem-solving abilities through the use of case studies and strategic marketing simulations. The application of theories and tools to real-world practical problems should enable you to use the information and analyse various data sources in making optimal strategic marketing decisions and choices.

The programme will enable you to pursue appropriate careers in the field of strategic marketing, branding, advertising, digital marketing and non-profit organisation applying the highest professional standards. The programme serves also as preparation for further study or an academic career in marketing.

Learning from academics and student peers from around the world gives you an invaluable perspective on the issues and challenges facing marketers in today’s global business environment.

Our tutors and lecturers include both working practitioners in marketing and internationally recognised academics who conduct world-class research, which is regularly published in leading marketing journals.

Professional Accreditation

The School of Management’s MSc in Digital and Strategic Marketing and MSc in Marketing and Management programmes are approved by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), offering students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway.

CIM is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career. This accreditation will also help students to interact and participate in various engagement activities with senior marketing professionals, opening future career avenues globally.