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 masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.