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Marketing Management


Career Opportunities in Marketing Management
According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately 583,000 jobsare held in advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations and sales managers. These positions are found in literally every industry. Earnings for positions such as advertising and promotion managers, PR managers and marketing managers range from $47,000 to $167,000.

Learn What It Takes to Be a Customer-Driven Marketer
UCSC Extension’s certificate program in Marketing Management delivers the knowledge, resources, tools, and ideas you need to succeed as a marketer in the nation’s fastest moving marketplace. And today in Silicon Valley demand has never been greater for customer-savvy marketing professionals who can help drive revenues while minimizing business costs and risks.

Custom-Designed Curriculum with Multiple Tracks
Our goal is to produce Silicon Valley’s most skilled, multifaceted marketing professionals who are both sharp strategists and savvy tacticians. This is why we offer three tracks of skill-based content, grounded in sound theory and cutting-edge practice. Whichever track you choose, you’ll learn the latest technologies, analytical techniques, and tactics.

UC-Quality Instruction from Experienced Silicon Valley Practitioners
All instructors in our certificate program in Marketing Management are experienced professionals and recognized leaders in their field who have met the rigorous educational and instructional standards demanded by UCSC. They bring unique expertise and knowledge into the classroom, ensuring you receive the latest information and insights into real-world marketing practices.

Advisory Board
Steve Brown, M.S.E.E., Oregon State University, Director of System Level Marketing, Cadence Design Systems
Karla Lacey, M.B.A., Harvard Business School, Director Integrated Marketing Communications Planning and Integration, Cisco Systems
Linda Popky, M.B.A., Boston University, Founder and President, L2M Associates
Jane Price
, Director M.B.A., Golden Gate University Global Director of Online Resources, Intel
Suzanne Taylor, M.B.A., Stanford, President & CEO, Suzanne Taylor Marketing Consulting




Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for entering this program.

Recommended Course Sequence
It is recommended you start with either "Marketing, Introduction" or "Strategic Marketing Management."




Certificate Application Information
We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. There are substantial benefits in doing so:

  • Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
  • Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the program



Program Contact
Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.



Certificate Requirements
Total: 9 courses
Required: 5 courses
Elective: 4 courses
GPA: 3.0 (GPA Calculator)
C or better in all courses.
Timeline: Complete minimum units/courses within 3 years.

Note:
Courses completed more than five years prior to date of certificate issuance cannot be used to fulfill requirements




How to Apply
Certificate applications can be submitted online or by using the PDF application. An application fee, listed on the form, is required to establish candidacy.

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