An MBA in Marketing is an advanced course of study that is typically taken to propel careers in the field of Marketing and Advertising. Depending on the curriculum of the educational institution, students can be offered such courses as market research, corporate and retail communications, and social media marketing strategies.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.