2026-2027 Catalog

Marketing, BSBA

Overview

The BSBA in Marketing requires the completion of 21 credit hours in marketing beyond the completion of MKT-210 at Suffolk University.  

Choosing a concentration is not required to be a Marketing major.

Degree Requirements

Learners can earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with this major. See the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

Required Courses (4 courses, 12 credits)

MKT-317Consumer Behavior

3

MKT-320Marketing Research Methods and Tools in the Age of Generative AI

3

MKT-322Marketing Analytics

3

MKT-H322Honors Marketing Analytics

3

MKT-419Marketing Policies and Strategies

3

Learners in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.

Elective Courses (Minimum 9 credits)

MKT-310Storytelling and Personal Brand Building

3

MKT-315Integrated Marketing Communication

3

MKT-360Event Marketing Practicum

3

MKT-415Content and Influencer Marketing

3

MKT-418Beyond the Click:Topics in Consumer Privacy and Well Being

3

MKT-420Marketing for Entrepreneurs

3

MKT-421Global Marketing

3

MKT-423Global Retail Strategy

3

MKT-424Sports Partnership, Activation, and Engagement

3

MKT-426Sports Marketing

3

MKT-427Global Supply Chain Relationships

3

MKT-428The Business of Sports and the Media

3

MKT-429eSports and Gaming: Marketing Insights from the New Frontier

3

MKT-440New Product Development

3

MKT-442Brand Marketing

3

MKT-444Social Media Marketing

3

MKT-450Marketing with Generative AI

3

MKT-456Digital Marketing Analytics

3

MKT-499Customer Insights and Decision Making

3

MKT-510Directed Study

1-6

MKT-520Marketing Internship

3

MKT-530Marketing Practicum

3

MKT-550Special Topics

1-3

Learners in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.

Concentrations

Learners have the option to choose one of the following Marketing concentrations; however, choosing a Marketing concentration is not required.

Marketing majors who choose to specialize in one of four concentrations are required to complete the Marketing major requirements; MKT-317, MKT-320, MKT-322, and MKT-419, as well as follow the instructions below for their area of personal interest.

Sports Marketing (Minimum 9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following:

MKT-360Event Marketing Practicum

3

MKT-424Sports Partnership, Activation, and Engagement

3

MKT-426Sports Marketing

3

MKT-428The Business of Sports and the Media

3

MKT-429eSports and Gaming: Marketing Insights from the New Frontier

3

Digital Marketing (Minimumof 9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following:

MKT-310Storytelling and Personal Brand Building

3

MKT-360Event Marketing Practicum

3

MKT-415Content and Influencer Marketing

3

MKT-418Beyond the Click:Topics in Consumer Privacy and Well Being

3

MKT-429eSports and Gaming: Marketing Insights from the New Frontier

3

MKT-440New Product Development

3

MKT-444Social Media Marketing

3

MKT-450Marketing with Generative AI

3

MKT-456Digital Marketing Analytics

3

Product Innovation and Brand Marketing (Minimum 9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following:

MKT-310Storytelling and Personal Brand Building

3

MKT-315Integrated Marketing Communication

3

MKT-360Event Marketing Practicum

3

MKT-415Content and Influencer Marketing

3

MKT-418Beyond the Click:Topics in Consumer Privacy and Well Being

3

MKT-423Global Retail Strategy

3

MKT-440New Product Development

3

MKT-442Brand Marketing

3

MKT-444Social Media Marketing

3

MKT-450Marketing with Generative AI

3

MKT-499Customer Insights and Decision Making

3

Global Marketing (Minimum 9 credits)

Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following:

MKT-418Beyond the Click:Topics in Consumer Privacy and Well Being

3

MKT-421Global Marketing

3

MKT-423Global Retail Strategy

3

MKT-427Global Supply Chain Relationships

3

MKT-442Brand Marketing

3

General Cross-Concentration Elective*

MKT-510Directed Study

1-6

MKT-520Marketing Internship

3

MKT-530Marketing Practicum

3

*MKT-510, MKT-520, and MKT-530 can be used as an elective option in Marketing concentrations on a case-by-case scenario dependent on the MKT-530 client for the enrolled semester, MKT-510 which faculty the learner works with and what topic they study, and MKT-520 which company the learner does an internship with and what the position requires. 

Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by learners through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk learners for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

Learning Goals Learning Objectives
Learners will… Upon completion of the program, each learner should be able to...

1. Act as marketing professionals with an ethical, inclusive, and globally-aware perspective.

 

 

 

- Evaluate marketing solutions for ethics, consumer advocacy, privacy, sustainability, and positive social impact along with global, cultural, and diverse perspectives.

2. Drive customer-centric strategy through insight-led, innovative marketing competences, particularly in insight generation and marketing analytics, content creation and storytelling, as well as marketing technology proficiency.  - Generate actionable insights by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting marketing data, employing critical and analytical thinking to inform evidence-based decision making.

- Communicate marketing concepts clearly and persuasively in both written and oral forms and collaborate effectively in diverse teams to manage projects and resolve challenges. Create compelling marketing content and brand stories that engage audiences and build brand value across channels.

- Leverage current marketing technologies, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and innovative tools to design, implement, and assess modern marketing campaigns in a rapidly evolving environment.
3. Develop strategic thinking through designing integrated marketing strategies for diverse segments and markets that align customer insights with firm objectives, competitive dynamics, stakeholder expectations, and measurable outcomes.

- Diagnose market structure, competitive positioning, and customer value drivers to set objectives and choose target segments.

- Adapt strategy and develop strategic plan for diverse segments and markets, accounting for cultural norms, local regulations, and stakeholder expectations.