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College of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Digital Marketing & Online Media

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration: Digital Marketing and Online Media concentration is a comprehensive program designed to help you advance your career by developing state-of-the-art business strategies needed to lead organizations. The program will equip you to become a marketing leader in the digital realm, giving you a thorough introduction to digital analytics, social media platforms, creative content, lead nurturing, automated systems and digital advertising. This unique program emphasizes an integration of business disciplines within a Christian framework. This MBA is made for the working professional, so you can conveniently obtain your 45-credit hour degree online or in the classroom.

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Program at a
Glance

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

45

DETAILS

Total Credit Hours: 45
Program Type: MBA
Location: Online | Hybrid (UCG Campus): Monday or Tuesday 5:30-9:30 pm. Two (2) online only concentration classes offered in the spring, and two (2) in the fall. Students choose 2 of 4 concentration courses after completing BUS 555.
Time to Complete: 18 Months (online only) | 24 Months (hybrid and online Marketing courses)*The duration of this program does not include adding foundation courses. The duration of the online only track is based on a student starting with a 3.0 and being approved to double up on courses.
Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June
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Why AU?

Ready for the next chapter in your academic, professional, and spiritual life? Whether you are graduating high school or pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree, we invite you to be a part of one of the top regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). Come discover why the Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. identified Anderson University as one of the top-ranked, most affordable colleges in the country. Take the next step in your journey of academic excellence today.
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The Knowledge You Will Gain

In addition to the MBA core, you will also take the following three concentration courses:Strategic AdvertisingProvides an executive understanding of how to conduct advertising campaigns for companies through the digital realm, including advanced strategies such as re-targeting, analytic analysis, frequency, and ROI improvement.Strategic Digital MarketingReviews tools and techniques to develop effective marketing strategies via digital formats, including digital video, podcasts, mobile apps, and social media. It seeks to provide expertise in content strategy, creative development, engagement optimization, and metric analysis.Marketing Analytics and Customer BehaviorThis course enables students to apply statistical tools to understand customer motivation while developing advanced marketing strategies to meet their needs. Key issues include campaign development, CRM systems, consumer data analysis, and buyer personas.

Career Outlook

The Digital Marketing and Online Media concentration covers all aspects of business success needed to advance in both the marketing and digital media industries. You can pursue a career in social media management, digital strategy, content creation, and campaign management. This MBA is also ideal for professionals who want to be an executive, C-suite official, or entrepreneur. An MBA at Anderson University can help increase your salary by $5,000 to $20,000 annually, and is regionally and ACBSP accredited.



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Knowledge You’ll Gain

In addition to the MBA core, you will also take the following three concentration courses:Strategic AdvertisingProvides an executive understanding of how to conduct advertising campaigns for companies through the digital realm, including advanced strategies such as re-targeting, analytic analysis, frequency, and ROI improvement.Strategic Digital MarketingReviews tools and techniques to develop effective marketing strategies via digital formats, including digital video, podcasts, mobile apps, and social media. It seeks to provide expertise in content strategy, creative development, engagement optimization, and metric analysis.Marketing Analytics and Customer BehaviorThis course enables students to apply statistical tools to understand customer motivation while developing advanced marketing strategies to meet their needs. Key issues include campaign development, CRM systems, consumer data analysis, and buyer personas.

Career Outlook

The Digital Marketing and Online Media concentration covers all aspects of business success needed to advance in both the marketing and digital media industries. You can pursue a career in social media management, digital strategy, content creation, and campaign management. This MBA is also ideal for professionals who want to be an executive, C-suite official, or entrepreneur. An MBA at Anderson University can help increase your salary by $5,000 to $20,000 annually, and is regionally and ACBSP accredited.



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Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.

Admission Requirements

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Previous Degree Required

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.

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Transcript Requirements

Official undergraduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.

More Information

I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Program Director:
Dr. Jeff Moore
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
36 Credit Hours – Business Administration Major Core Requirements | 9 Credit Hours – Digital Marketing and Online Media Concentration Requirements
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