At a Glance

Completion Time
12–20
Months
Credits Required
40
Tuition
$30,063-$33,567
Part-time*

*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition and fees. Merit scholarship may reduce cost.

Gain Expertise in Modern Global Marketing Management

Students in the Global Marketing Management graduate program obtain a broad understanding of the marketing research, decision-making, and advanced marketing techniques needed to excel in the global marketing field. The program also provides a well-rounded understanding of the cultural, financial, geopolitical, and international economics issues that affect activities and strategies related to international commerce and importing/exporting.

The MS in Global Marketing Management is also available on campus in Boston.

Curriculum

Students must complete the degree core courses, four specialization courses, and two electives.

Requirements

Visit the BU MET Website for Admission Details.

Dates & Deadlines

View BU MET’s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.

Application Requirements

Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.

How You Benefit from a
Boston University Education

A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.

  • Enjoy a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio in courses that are 100% online, while tackling complex issues alongside peers with solid academic and practical experience.
  • Study in an active learning environment that focuses on practical, hands-on lessons and ensures you are immersed in all aspects of global marketing.
  • Gain an international perspective on leadership, logistics, and cross-cultural communication through online courses offered with BU’s international partner universities in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, which allow you to Interact directly with peers and professionals at some of the world’s top business schools by participating in management and marketing classes, discussion groups, and projects conducted by partner university professors.
  • Learn from the best – work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as marketing strategy, relationship management, information economics, digital markets, international business and trade, ecommerce, marketing analytics, data mining, and more.
  • Learn from the best – since 2014, BU MET’s part-time master’s programs in business and management have been ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

US citizens and permanent residents are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility.

Advance Your Career

BU MET’s Global Marketing Management master’s prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as International Marketing Manager, Account Executive, Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Executive, Marketing Strategist, Market Research Analyst, Global Brand Specialist, Customer Service Director, and Marketing Director, among others.

Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET

You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.

Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths in companies such as:

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Tencent
  • Parfums Christian Dior
  • TechTarget
  • Constellation Culinary Group
  • Treasury Wine Estates
  • Penguin Random House
  • Oracle
  • Trip Advisor
  • HSN

Graduate with Global Marketing Management Expertise

Students who complete the master’s degree in Global Marketing Management will be able to:

  • Analyze the global marketing concepts and test application of the latest digital marketing tools and techniques.
  • Develop qualitative and quantitative research utilizing data analytics to measure, analyze, and optimize global marketing strategies.
  • Create a strategic plan, launch, and execute global marketing campaigns.
  • Understand the importance of behaving ethically in their professional lives.
  • Be effective leaders and communicators
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills, supported by appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

Sydney Hayes

Throughout the various jobs and internships I held during the program, managers were impressed with my degree. There were definitely elements of professional advancement that I was aware of, even to someone so early in their career—but personal satisfaction was the biggest factor in what motivated me during the program

Sydney Hayes
Account Executive, Flock Associates
MET ‘22

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