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Marketing Certificate

Campaign for Career Growth with Profit-Driven Skills

Marketing is constantly evolving; businesses and individuals must be ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. A Marketing certificate from NSU’s Huizenga College of Business will help you learn how to adapt, innovate, and take charge in a changing marketing landscape. 

With this Marketing certificate, you’ll be able to spearhead growth-driven marketing campaigns in traditional and digital media; measure campaign success via analytical tools; grow a loyal consumer base; and demonstrate how consumer perception affects buying behaviors. You'll also have opportunities to do hands-on work on real-world projects.  

In a crowded global market, it’s more important than ever for companies to continue finding new ways to connect with consumers. You’re ready to help lead the effort – our program prepares you to dominate the competition.

  • An application and $50 non-refundable application fee. Apply online
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or for students with degrees from foreign institutions, an official foreign academic evaluation stating equivalent bachelor’s degree, must be submitted from a NACES organization www.naces.org 
  • Students who have earned a degree from a foreign non-English speaking country must submit English proficiency test scores, (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, ELS)
  • Additional documents and may be required along with the GMAT or GRE based on review by the admissions committee.

Please contact us directly for minimum GPA requirement and required English proficiency test scores.

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MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers

Not required if previously taken with a grade of B in the past 8 years.

Students have three options for satisfying a program prerequisite course:

  1. Complete course(s) offered by the H. Wayne Huizenga Collee of Business and Entrepreneurship;
  2. Complete a proficiency examination administrated by a testing organization that has national recognition, such as CLEP and DANTES. Students selecting this option must complete the requirements within their first two semesters with HCBE. After the second semester, courses must be completed with HCBE. Official transcripts must be received by the office of Academic Advising one week prior to register for courses requiring the prerequisite requirement.
  3. Complete the course with another regionally accredited institution. Students should obtain verification from an academic advisor regarding course equivalency at another institution. Students will need to supply a course description for initial evaluation. A course syllabus may be required if additional review is needed.

Full-time professionals are available to discuss the Marketing certificate curriculum with you in greater detail. Call 800.672.7223 Ext. 25168 or contact our Enrollment Services Staff.

Total credits: 15-18

Students must complete the certificate program in a maximum of three years.
Required Courses:
MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers*
Choose five:
MKT 5200 Customer Value  
MKT 5205 Consumer Behavior  
MKT 5225 Social Media Marketing  
MKT 5235 Global Marketing  
MKT 5245 Marketing Research and Analytics
MKT 5255 Digital Marketing Analytics for Social Impact  
MKT 5280 Marketing Internship  

* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair if appropriate coursework has been completed prior to pursuing the certificate.

For course descriptions, please visit Course Wizard

Current students: Please consult your Academic Adviser for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Adviser or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

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