Marketing Management

Career Opportunities in Marketing Management

According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately 583,000 jobs are held in advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations and sales management. 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 that you start with either "Implementing Winning Marketing Strategies" or "Principles of Marketing."

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

Business and Management Program Contact

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

Course Schedule
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Marketing Certificate Requirements

Total: 14 units
Required: 6.5 units
Elective: 7.5 units
GPA: 3.0
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. Simply click on the "Declare Candidacy" button above. Then, select the "Enroll" button next to the certificate title and follow the instructions.

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Course Materials

Refer to your enrollment receipt for specific details about materials for this course. Your course may require one or both of the following types of materials:

Course Readers: Students are responsible for ordering printed course readers through our on-demand course materials service. 

Electronic Course Materials: An electronic version may also be downloaded after logging in to your course website: https://online.ucsc-extension.edu/xsl-portal

For more details on both of these options, visit our course materials page.


For information about ordering textbooks, click here.