Business & Management

Marketing Manager

Plans how a product or service reaches and persuades its audience.

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What this career is

Marketing management plans and runs the activities that build awareness and demand, and measures whether those activities worked.

Typical education pathway
BBA, B.Com or a communication degree; MBA in marketing is common

What professionals typically do

  • Study the market and the target audience
  • Plan campaigns across channels
  • Manage budgets and agencies
  • Measure results and adjust the plan

Typical education pathways

  • BBA, B.Com, BA in mass communication or a related degree
  • MBA or PGDM specialising in marketing

Important skills

Market research · Campaign planning · Communication · Analytics

Suitable student interests

Communication · Creativity · Understanding people

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