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Master of Science in Marketing

Mays Business School at Texas A&M University is one of the few business schools in the U.S. to offer a Master of Science (MS) in Marketing degree. With an emphasis on the application of cutting-edge marketing concepts, tools and techniques in real world business settings, this unique program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to:

  • Master knowledge in various areas within the field of marketing and related fields.
  • Acquire hands on experience applying various marketing concepts, tools, and techniques in business settings through participation in company-sponsored projects and internships.
  • Develop strategic thinking and business leadership skills by interacting with visiting executives and entrepreneurs in various forums.

The MS-Marketing program is designed to serve three groups of students:

  1. Students who choose to enroll in a specialized graduate program in marketing after acquiring some work experience.
  2. Students who choose to enroll in a specialized graduate program in marketing immediately after completing their undergraduate degree.
  3. Texas A&M University Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) students who are on the MS-Marketing track.

Unique features of the program

  • 38-hour, 1.5 year program: A curriculum that includes cutting-edge courses in product innovation, marketing communications, marketing research, marketing analytics, marketing strategy, marketing consulting, services marketing and related fields.
  • Company sponsored projects: Teams of MS-Marketing students are matched with sponsoring firms for semester-long projects. Students acquire hands-on experience working on business projects, while developing strategic thinking and business leadership skills.
  • Small classes with real world projects: Case studies and sponsored group class projects allow students to apply the concepts, tools and techniques they learn from textbooks and in the classroom.
  • Close working relationship with the Center for Retailing Studies: Housed in the Department of Marketing, the Center for Retailing Studies (CRS) enjoys a national and international reputation among retailing executives and academics for retailing education, research and outreach. Founded in 1983, the CRS currently enjoys the support of over 60 corporate sponsors. MS-Marketing students get to meet and spend time with executives from many of these firms.
  • Faculty reputation: The marketing faculty at Texas A&M enjoys a reputation as one of the best in the nation in both research accomplishments and classroom instruction.
  • Student profile: High quality students (average undergraduate GPA: 3.6; avg. GMAT: 615; avg. GRE: 1200).
  • Marketing advisory board: Representing some of the leading firms in the United States, board members serve as mentors to MS-Marketing students, provide input to the program, serve as classroom speakers, and sponsor class projects and internships.

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Admission requirements

Admission to the MS-Marketing program is based on the assessment of several factors including:

  • Demonstrated leadership and academic potential
  • Academic performance in undergraduate coursework (of the most recent admits, average GPR of the last 60 hours is 3.6)
  • GMAT or GRE scores*
  • Letters of reference
  • Honors, awards, and extracurricular activities
  • Relevant work experience (recommended, but not required)
  • Personal or phone interview
  • Demonstrated written and verbal English proficiency
  • TOEFL scores (international students only)
*Although there are no minimum scores required for admission, the average scores for students admitted for fall 2009 were 615 on the GMAT and 1200 on the GRE, combined scores of the verbal and quantitative sections. The Institution Code for the GRE is 6003. The Program Code for the GMAT is 7B7-K9-03.

Master's program applications can only be submitted online.

International applicants

TOEFL and IELTS

Texas A&M requires that all applicants from non-English speaking countries present an official TOEFL or IELTS score. To be official, scores must be current and within two years of the date of application. Texas A&M’s Institution Code is 6003. The University’s minimum requirements are:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): a minimum score of 100 (Internet-based) or 250 (computer-based) is required for admission. Additional contact information can be found at www.ets.org/toefl/.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of 6.0. Additional information can be found at www.ielts.org.

Note: Individual graduate programs within Mays may have a higher requirement.

Prerequisites

All students must complete the following courses or their equivalents before they begin the MS-Marketing program:

  • STAT 651 — Statistics in Research I (or INFO 303 and 305 or other six hours of undergraduate studies)
  • MKTG 621 — Survey of Marketing (or MKTG 321/409)
  • MGMT 655 — Survey of Management (or MGMT 309/363)
  • ACCT 640 — Accounting Concepts and Procedures (or ACCT 209/229)
  • FINC 635 — Financial Management (or FINC 341/409)

Financial aid

As an MS-Marketing student, you are eligible to compete for a limited number of departmental graduate assistantships that provide a monthly wage and waiver of out-of-state tuition. In addition, all applicants are automatically considered for a limited number of departmental scholarships. More information on university financial aid is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Application deadline

All applications are submitted online. Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. If applicants are accepted for the fall semester, but still need to take prerequisites, enrollment may be allowed in the summer to take those prerequisite courses.

Completed applications (including official transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation) must be received by the Department of Marketing by January 15 for priority consideration for international students. Applications will be accepted after this date until the admission slots are filled, however priority will be given to those received by January 15. All U.S. applicants must submit their applications by May 31, however it is recommended that applications be in at least three months before then since the number of admission slots are limited. February 1 is the priority scholarship deadline.

Students requiring all/most prerequisite courses may be permitted to enroll in January to take their prerequisite classes during the spring semester. International students desiring to enroll in the spring semester should have their completed application in by September 15. U.S. students desiring spring admission should have their completed applications in by November 1. Students desiring to take prerequisite courses in the summer should have their fall applications in by February 1 (international students) or March 15 (U.S. students).

Other questions

For additional information about the MS-Marketing program, please read the FAQ.

Advising

MS-Marketing advisor: Stephen W. McDaniel, ms-mktg@mays.tamu.edu, (979) 845-5801