How does the MS in Marketing degree compare to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree?

Master of Science in Marketing vs Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA)
36 hours 53 hours
17 fewer semester credit hours of tuition than the MBA N/A
Can be completed in 1 to 1½ years Can be completed in 1½ to 2½ years
No math/calculus prerequisite Math prerequisite
You can take up to 30 hours of marketing courses. The additional 6 hours are comprised of a statistics and a database course. You can take up to 15 hours of marketing courses. Other courses cover a wide range of subjects, such as accounting, economics, finance, information technology, operations research, organizational behavior, and more.
Students can specialize in marketing core courses, plus add a specialization in areas such as advertising, business development, marketing analytics or product management. Students can pursue a concentration in marketing, which cannot exceed 15 hours.

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