Marketing
According to the American Marketing Association, marketing is “an organizational function and a set of processes for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers, and for managing customer relationships in a way that benefits the organization and its stakeholders.” Create something people want, tell them about it, and deliver it to them in such a way that everyone benefits.
At the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Marketing encompasses a practical, cutting-edge research faculty, a broad set of undergraduate and graduate program offerings, and active, engaged cooperative education and career management professionals. A marketing education at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the marketing function as well as detailed insight into various aspects of marketing including strategy, buyer behavior, market research, the Internet and new media, marketing communications, sales, and new product development.
As a Group, we conduct pioneering research on customer relationships in all aspects of marketing and provide transformative educational experiences that help students and employers realize their potential.
Degrees Offered:
A marketing education at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the marketing function as well as detailed insight into various aspects of marketing including strategy, buyer behavior, market research, digital marketing, marketing communications, sales, and new product development.
Job Titles
| Account Executive | Marketing Analytics Manager |
| Analytics Manager | Marketing Automation Specialist |
| Brand Manager | Marketing Communications Manager |
| Brand Strategist | Marketing Coordinator |
| Business Development Manager | Marketing Manager |
| Client Success Manager | Media Buyer |
| Content Marketing Manger | Media Planner |
| Content Marketing Manager | Partnerships Manager |
| Content Strategist | Performance Marketing Manager |
| Copywriter | Pricing Analyst |
| Creative Director | Product Marketing Manager |
| Customer Insights Analyst | Public Relations Specialist |
| Digital Marketing Manager | Retail Marketing Manager |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | Sales Manager |
| E-commerce Manager | SEO Specialist |
| Email Marketing Specialist | Social Media Manager |
| Event Marketing Specialist | Social Media Strategist |
| Growth Marketing Manager | Trade Marketing Manager |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | UX Researcher |
| Market Research Analyst | Web Analytics Manager |
Positions that require additional education, training, or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| Amazon | Reebok |
| HubSpot | Staples |
| Hasbro | |
| New Balance |
Industries
| Advertising & Marketing Agencies | Healthcare |
| Consumer Products | Higher Education |
| E-commerce & Retail | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Entertainment & Media | Sports & Athletics |
| Financial Services | Technology |
| Food & Beverage |
Internships and Co-ops
These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Brand Management Intern
- Content Marketing Intern
- Digital Marketing Intern
- Marketing Analytics Intern
- Product Marketing Intern
- Social Media Marketing Intern
To search for internship opportunities, log in to NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired, Indeed, and other internship sites.
For more information, please visit Cooperative Education.
Students enrolled in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business may search their website Experiential Learning page for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Career Information System
- O*NET
- American Marketing Association
- Careers in Marketing
- Think with Google
- HubSpot Marketing Statistics
Websites for Job Search
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Campus Organizations
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Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Marketing Association (AMA)
- Insights Association (formerly MRA)
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s)
- Association of National Advertisers (ANA)
- Content Marketing Institute
- Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
Social Media
- Sample LinkedIn.com Groups providing resources such as industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities within the field: