MBA with a concentration in Marketing Online
Deepen your knowledge of core business disciplines while building experience as a data-driven brand strategist. This flexible academic pathway explores the latest marketing tools and technologies to facilitate your success.
Program Overview
Prepare for strategic leadership roles with the online MBA in Marketing program
Future-proof your career with the cutting-edge expertise you can gain when you earn your Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. This innovative online program integrates digital marketing and social media, artificial intelligence, and brand leadership to empower you as a sought-after professional who can elevate customer experience and improve organizational outcomes.
Curriculum for the AACSB-accredited online MBA in Marketing program strengthens your foundation in key business competencies ranging from finance and accounting to information systems and operations. Learn from supportive faculty as you gain vital insight into AI’s impact on market research, engagement, content creation and performance optimization that helps accelerate your path to career advancement.
Upon completing this marketing online program, you will be able to:
- Develop and implement marketing strategies using digital and artificial intelligence technologies
- Analyze market data to generate actionable insights for segmentation and positioning
- Integrate brand, digital and artificial intelligence strategies to improve customer experience and business results
- Apply ethical and strategic judgment in technology-driven marketing
- Lead innovation and manage teams across diverse business functions
- Develop and implement marketing strategies using digital and artificial intelligence technologies
- Analyze market data to generate actionable insights for segmentation and positioning
- Integrate brand, digital and artificial intelligence strategies to improve customer experience and business results
- Apply ethical and strategic judgment in technology-driven marketing
- Lead innovation and manage teams across diverse business functions
As a graduate of this online marketing MBA program, you will be qualified for leadership roles such as:
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Strategist
- AI Marketing Specialist
- Product Marketing Manager
- Marketing Analytics Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Strategist
- AI Marketing Specialist
- Product Marketing Manager
- Marketing Analytics Manager
Experience maximum support with personalized career, leadership development and work-life balance coaching
We are thrilled to offer St. Cloud State MBA students access to the Coaching Connections program in which you can partner with a highly qualified career coach to identify your professional goals, create a sustainable action plan and gain access to a broad range of resources.
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St. Cloud State offers multiple MBA concentrations online. Check out all of our MBA online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 50 years, showing a long-standing record of excellence.
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
Our online MBA program offers the same tuition to all in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is affordable and includes all fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Marketing | $633 | $1,900 | $19,000* |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time. Local students may opt-in to additional fees giving them access to several on-campus resources. Click here for more information on the cost of attendance for St. Cloud State University.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
The online MBA program from St. Cloud State features seven-week courses and multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/10/26 | 4/27/26 | 5/4/26 | 5/6/26 | 5/19/26 |
| Summer B | 7/5/26 | 6/18/26 | 6/24/26 | 6/26/26 | 7/14/26 |
| Fall A | 8/30/26 | 8/17/26 | 8/24/26 | 8/26/26 | 9/8/26 |
| Fall B | 10/25/26 | 10/12/26 | 10/19/26 | 10/21/26 | 11/3/26 |
| Spring A | 1/10/27 | 12/28/26 | 1/4/27 | 1/6/27 | 1/19/27 |
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Apply NowAdmissions
Apply with ease to the online MBA in Marketing program
Our streamlined MBA admission process makes it easy for you to get started right away. Please read the admission requirements to ensure you qualify.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA**
- No GMAT required
**Students who have below a 2.75 GPA may still be considered for admission. A holistic review of the application and required documentation will be completed. Upon review, an interview with the MBA Program Director may be requested.
Application Requirements
- Professional resume
- Contact information for two professional references
- $65 application fee
- Short-answer questions, limit to 1200 characters/about 200 words (Note: counter in the system counts characters):
- As a graduate student, what are you looking to learn/gain from the program?
- As a graduate student, what will you be able to contribute to the program and your fellow students?
Transcripts
Please submit transcripts from all colleges attended. We will accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application; however, official transcripts will need to be submitted before the end of the first term in the program. St. Cloud State staff will download official transcripts for graduates of St. Cloud State and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Non-St. Cloud State/Minnesota State transcripts may be ordered through the records office and delivered electronically to:
- Parchment – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
- National Student Clearinghouse – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
Official paper and international transcripts may be mailed to:
School of Graduate Studies
720 4th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Courses
Learn more about the coursework for the online MBA in Marketing program
In order to earn the MBA with a concentration in Marketing online, you must complete 10 courses (30 credit hours), comprised of 21 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of major requirements.
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