Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis

Texas State University

The Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program is designed for those interested in marketing or marketing professionals with an interest in advanced studies to enhance their ability to excel as a marketer in today's increasingly data-driven marketplace. Students enrolling in nine hours each semester will complete the program in one year. There are opportunities for fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships.The mission of the Department of Marketing is to prepare a diverse student population to become successful marketing professionals and responsible global citizens in a data driven world. The Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program readies graduates for positions in marketing that will be involved in creating, analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data. These positions include marketing managers, market research analysts and marketing specialists, and survey researchers.Marketing research and analytics are used by companies to link information about products, customers and markets to financial metrics like sales, margin, and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization). Further, McKinsey & Company claims that marketing and sales leaders need to use analytics since companies that effectively use data will improve productivity and profitability. Marketing research is increasingly being incorporated into the strategic planning function by organizations. This shift is increasing the scope and demand for marketing managers with strong research skills as well as the need for market research analysts and survey researchers.The M.S. major in Marketing Research and Analysis is a specialized degree program that helps to fill the disconnect between marketing practice and marketing education. As technology advances and data collection becomes the primary source for managerial decisions, a need has evolved for a managerial workforce with advanced degrees in marketing to be able to make effective use of this vast amount of data coming into the organization. These marketing research and analysis functions are a critical part of modern marketing in organizations. Effective organizations are making decisions based on facts and these facts are gleaned from analysis of incoming data. More and more organizations are using marketing analytics and digital marketing. There is an unmet need for marketing professionals who can interpret and relate that data to marketing decisions as well as make marketing decisions in an increasingly digital marketplace.

McCoy College of Business Administration