Prepare yourself to meet the diverse set of marketing challenges present in today's competitive business environment, from understanding the evolving needs of the consumer, to managing sales, to overseeing international marketing and distribution operations. This online MBA Marketing specialization is designed to enhance your skills in such marketing-focused areas as market research, consumer behavior, product development, and relationship management, while expanding your core business knowledge and skill areas to build the perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management as a strategic partner. You will have the opportunity to synthesize and apply what you have learned into a final marketing plan. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management and director-level positions in marketing, sales, advertising, corporate communications, events, or public relations departments or firms. This program can be completed in two years.