Study marketing in USA - 69 institutions

If a foreign student chooses to study marketing in the United States, the choice is more than successful. The United States is the second country in the world in the number of higher education institutions, and their extensive list will certainly find a program convenient in all respects. In contrast to the Master's and MBA degrees, a Bachelor's degree in marketing can be obtained not only at the university, but also at the college. The business area ( Bachelor of Business Administration graduate degree) is one of the most popular: studying takes 4-5 years, there is also accelerated preparation for 3 years. A foreign candidate is required to take preparatory one-year courses for admission to undergraduate studies: in order not to spend an extra year, you can choose a university where a student receives preparation in parallel with basic studies. Some of these institutions:

• Louisiana State University . Among the advantages is an internship in international companies and the opportunity to try their hand at the financial exchange operating at the university.
• Florida International University . Stable in TOP-10 higher educational institutions in the country. Focused on the career growth of students.
• University of Illinois, Chicago. One of the most international universities - students from 53 countries study here - is famous for preparing strong specialists in the field of marketing and business.

For admission to marketing departments in the United States, there are standard requirements that may vary on one or more points depending on the institution. In most cases, an application can be filled out online, but a paper package of documentation may also be requested. The usual list of required documents for foreign students:

• Certificate of secondary education with certified translation
• SAT Test Results (ACT)
• Motivation letter
• TOEFL certificate.

The deadline for submitting documents is an average of 6 months; admission is more often carried out in the fall, but sometimes additionally in the spring.

The cost of annual undergraduate marketing programs in the USA is from $10.000-25.000. For comparison: the salary of a graduate bachelor in marketing specialization at the initial stage of a career is from $54.000 a year.

To obtain a Master's degree in a marketing, you must have a first higher education: most universities require the Bachelor's degree  to be related to the marketing field. But at some universities, for example, at the University of South Florida, there is still a chance to get a marketing profession, having the first diploma of philologist, engineer, etc. Entrance requirements for applicants:

• Fill out an application
• Pre-pass the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) - an exam to determine the ability to study in a business school. In order not to take this test, you can take the preparatory course Graduate Pathway (not at all universities) or Pre-master's courses.
• Provide the results of passing the language exam TOEFL 61+ or IELTS from 5.5. When entering preparatory courses, you do not need to take this exam.
• Provide 2-3 recommendations and a personal essay describing work experience.

The cost of a one-year of marketing education in a Master's program in America is from 12.000-38.000$. In state universities, the price is lower than in private.

Universities and colleges offering marketing education in the USA:

At Master's programs students study 9-10 disciplines plus 11-12 subjects to choose from. Among the required:

• Logistics, Physical Distribution Management
• Marketing strategy
• Brand management
• International Marketing Management, etc.

For foreign students studying marketing in the United States, doctoral studies last 4-5 years. The first year is held in classrooms, students listen to lecturers in relevant disciplines, participate in seminars. In the second year, the student selects a supervisor (Advisor) and with his help collects material for a future dissertation. The remaining semesters are devoted to independent scientific activity and writing a doctoral. After writing a scientific paper and defending it, a graduate student specializing in marketing receives a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. You can become a Ph.D. in prestigious universities and business schools in the United States:

• Harvard
• Stanford
• Columbia
• Carnegie Mellon
• Duke .

Admission requirements for foreign students:

• Master's degree or Ph.D.
• Under 35 years old
• Positive exams GMAT, GRE, TOEFL
• 2-3 letters of recommendation
• Notarized copy of the diploma.

A package of documents is provided one year before the start of a program.

A Master's degree in Marketing in the USA is a powerful start to a prestigious career and an opportunity to receive high salaries, but MBA programs are required for the positions of top manager, senior manager in top international companies. These programs not only give a chance to get a high position, but also potentially increase wages by 12-15%.

Most MBA courses are offered at US universities - in addition to the above, you can study at Manhattan College, Long Island University, New England College, Oregon State University. In the table, we indicated the best business schools according to world rankings (The Economosts, Financial Times, etc.):

Requirements for admission to the MBA course :

• Master's or PhD degree
• Certificate with high GMAT test results. The average passing score for graduates of the best universities in America (Stanford, Harvard, Yale, MIT, Berkeley, etc.) is 718-728 with a maximum of 800
• TOEFL with a high score (each business school has its own minimum)
• Motivational essay
• Career Achievement Summary
• Notarized copies of diplomas.