The MSc Marketing Management is ideal for those who have recently acquired a Business or Economics degree and wish to specialise in Marketing. Graduates of other disciplines can also choose this course and change or broaden their professional scope. Additionally, the programme is an excellent choice for those already working in Marketing and wishing to acquire a postgraduate degree in their field. Mature candidates who do not meet the standard entry requirements for admission are also encouraged to apply, provided that they possess other professional qualifications and/or substantial working experience.

Requirements for Registration:

• Copy of last certificate of studies*
• CV (in English)
• Reference Letters (2)
• Good knowledge of English (CAE, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 220, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 level or equivalent) **
• Academic interview
• Photos (2)
• Copy of ID-Card/ passport

*Candidates without a first degree are also encouraged to apply for the programme. Factors like the possession of other professional qualifications, proven industry experience and commitment to continuing personal & professional development, may contribute to the admission to the programme.

** Candidates without official English language certificates can sit the English language placement test of Mediterranean College.

Part-time Programme Structure

The MSc Marketing Management is designed and delivered in collaboration with highly respected companies and organisations spanning areas from retail to the not-for-profit sector. Students meet industry experts from the Business School’s wide industry network, many of whom contribute thought-provoking guest lectures and masterclasses. Students hear firsthand what happens at the sharp end of the marketing business across vastly different organisational cultures.

The programme delivery gives students the opportunity to apply latest marketing concepts and theories to real-world business scenarios. Internships, company visits and mini-projects are a cornerstone of this course and most modules use real businesses as case studies. Each module is studied on campus through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials and self-study. Modules are supported with e-learning materials via our electronic resources as well as text-based resources. Learning is also be enriched by the exchange of ideas and experiences with peer group of students

All assessments are rooted in professional practice, demonstrating the link between academic theory and marketing in the real world. Types of assessment range from reports, online tests and presentations to mood boards, posters and infographics. Assessments are practical and creative, developing your skills as a marketer and as a manager.

The culmination of the MSc Marketing Management is the Independent Study where students select a sector or aspect of marketing which reflects their professional interests and career ambitions. This is their chance to conduct in-depth research, using critical thinking, investigative and problem-solving skills which will serve them well in their future career.

Students receive high quality support from academic staff, going far beyond the contact they have in class. Staff remain accessible to students via email, phone and office hours.

The student learning experience is further enhanced by the Business School’s activities (such as the Student Excellence Conference, open lectures, etc).

• Mediterranean College Business School is one of the first and leading private business schools established in Greece (1977).

• The University of Derby is the No1 UK University in Greece for Marketing Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019) and overall ranks among the TOP-10 UK Universities.

• This is the only Master of Science course in Greece that focuses on Marketing Management, thus giving students a strategic understanding of Marketing.

• It is a recently updated programme, focusing on new trends in Marketing, such as Intercultural Communication, Digital Media, and Social Corporate Responsibility as well as Creativity and Globalisation.

• Assessments are practical and creative, developing students’ skills as marketers and as managers: reports, online tests, presentations, mood boards, posters and infographics.

• Mediterranean College puts emphasis on the academic support of its (mature) students, by offering personalised support and a structured series of academic development workshops (academic writing, referencing, etc)

• Teaching is adjusted to the needs of working professionals (virtual electronic environment, e-library, personal support, assessment through written work), providing students the necessary conditions for successfully completing the course.

• All academic staff are accredited lecturers of the University of Derby for every module they teach. Mediterranean College implements an integrated system of recruitment, assessment and continuing professional development of academic staff, so that students receive excellent teaching and personal support to develop their social and professional skills.

• Business School students actively participate in activities organised within the MC Employability Scheme, the College’s integrative employability development plan.