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Master of Science in Marketing

Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 38,204/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1982

Total Students: 33,000 +

Int. Students: 3,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Marketing

Program Overview

The UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School Master of Science in Marketing Program provides essential concepts and tools for a career in marketing. The program is ideal for students and young professionals with non-business degrees looking to transition to a marketing position or for business graduates seeking more specialized training in marketing.

Our marketing program offers unique concentrations in Global and Multicultural Marketing and in Marketing Research, in addition to a concentration in Advertising and Communications. Or you can opt for a general MS in Marketing, a flexible option that you can customize to your professional interests.

In this program, you will learn how to:

Develop integrated marketing strategies and solutions that address market challenges and exploit internal organizational and external market opportunities
Design, conduct, analyze, and utilize market research to aid managerial decision making
Create effective marketing tactics by configuring, monitoring and managing elements of the marketing mix
Plan advertising and promotional campaigns, such as radio, television, print, outdoor, online, SEM
Monitor and forecast marketing and sales trends
Measure the ROI of marketing programs and by collecting and analyzing data
Develop, execute, evaluate and present effective digital and social media marketing campaigns
Use major tools in digital marketing for paid search ads, search engine optimization (SEO), organic social media, social media ads and mobile marketing strategies
Tailor messaging and marketing activities to the unique needs of subcultures
Select and use the right marketing analytic tools to test alternative marketing activities and improve marketing outcomes
Conduct a brand image/identity research study and analyze the results

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Opening Later
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,204 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 21.0 Minimum Reading - 21.0 Minimum Writing - 23.0 Minimum Speaking - 25.0
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
GMAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 550.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Possibilities

Marketing Manager
Marketing Research Analyst
Product Marketing Specialist
Social Media Manager
Digital Strategist
Brand Manager

Scholarships

Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago

Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.

1 Year Undergraduate scholarships

Up to $5,000 in Year 1 Only

Please note:

1.Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
2.The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 15th 2024.
3.If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
4.We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
5.Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
6.Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.