Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

In our Advertising program at University of North Carolina, we provide students with a comprehensive and multifaceted education in the world of advertising. Our curriculum seamlessly blends academic depth with hands-on experience, ensuring that students acquire a profound understanding of financial principles, ethical accounting practices, and critical problem-solving skills.

Explores advanced international advertising strategies. Students learn about global advertising campaigns, cultural differences, and international marketing practices, preparing them for careers in international advertising and marketing.


This course explores the strategies and techniques used in internet advertising. Students learn about online marketing, search engine optimization, social media advertising, and the use of web analytics to measure campaign effectiveness. It provides a comprehensive understanding of advertising in the digital age.


Customer Service focuses on the principles of providing excellent customer service. Students learn communication skills, problem-solving, and strategies for managing customer relationships. It is essential for individuals interested in customer-facing roles.


Marketing Management Framework provides a framework for marketing strategies. Students study marketing planning, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. It equips students with the knowledge to create effective marketing strategies.


Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) explore the principles of advertising and how it fits within an overall marketing strategy. Students learn about advertising campaigns, media planning, and the integration of advertising with other marketing efforts.


Explore contemporary direct marketing strategies, emphasizing digital marketing, data-driven marketing, and customer relationship management. Analyze direct marketing techniques, digital channels, and customer engagement.


Focuses on the principles of sales and sales management. Students learn about sales techniques, customer relations, and sales strategies for successful business development. This course equips students with the skills necessary for successful sales and marketing careers.


Explores advertising management principles and practices. Students learn about advertising campaign design, media planning, and advertising strategy, preparing them for roles in advertising management and creative direction.


Provides an introduction to advertising principles and practices. Students learn about advertising strategies, creative concepts, and campaign development, equipping them for careers in advertising and marketing.


Marketing Management delves into the principles and strategies of effective marketing. Students study market analysis, consumer behavior, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution. This course prepares students for roles in marketing management.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MBA) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Core Business Foundation:

The program traditionally commences by imparting students with a strong grounding in fundamental business disciplines, including but not limited to accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This comprehensive foundation ensures that students gain a holistic grasp of the inner workings of businesses.

Advancing Professional Growth and Building Valuable Networks

Outside the confines of the lecture hall, the College of Business underscores the paramount importance of fostering professional growth and cultivating influential networks. Our students are provided with a diverse array of avenues, including career fairs, industry conferences, and engaging guest speaker events.

Engaging in International Business Endeavors

the College of Business, our dedication lies in equipping students for triumph in a world marked by globalized business dynamics. Our programs furnish distinctive avenues for international involvement, encompassing study abroad initiatives, global business competitions, and partnerships with multinational corporations

Advanced International Advertising (BA-254)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To International Advertising
     Advertising Management
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Economic, Social And Regulatory Aspects Of Advertising
     The Scope Of Advertising From Local To International
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advertising Design: Message Strategies And Executional Frameworks
     Advertising Media Selection
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Global Segmentation And Positioning
     Creating Ads For International Markets
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Types Of Advertising Appeals
     The Current Global Advertising Environment

Internet Advertising (BA-826)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Internet Advertising  
     Targeting Approaches:  A Unique Element In Internet Advertising
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Online Advertising Reach And Frequency Concepts
     Display Advertising Online:  What To Choose? 
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Connection Of Online Search And Advertising
     Online Shopping And Buying
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advertising Personally: Email And Word Of Mouth
     Contextual Advertising
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Trends In Online Advertising
     Ethics Of Online Advertising

Customer Service (BA-938)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Customer Service?
     The Challenges Of Customer Service
     Problem Solving
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategy For Formulating A Plan For Success
     Empowerment
     Communications In Customer Service
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coping With Challenging Customers
     Motivation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Leadership In Customer Service
     Customer Retention And Measurement Of Satisfaction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Delivering Customer Service To The Changing Marketplace
     Excellence In Customer Service

Marketing Management Frame Work (BA-939)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defining Marketing For The 21st Century
     Developing And Implementing Marketing Strategies And Plans
     Understanding Markets, Market Demand, And The Marketing Environment
     Creating Customer Value, Satisfaction, And Loyalty
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analyzing Consumer Markets
     Analyzing Business Markets
     Identifying Market Segments And Targets
     Creating Brand Equity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crafting The Brand Positioning And Dealing With Competition
     Setting Product Strategy And Marketing Through The Life Cycle
     Designing And Managing Services
     Developing Pricing Strategies And Programs
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Designing And Managing Integrated Marketing Channels
     Managing Retailing, Wholesaling And Logistics
     Designing And Managing Integrated Marketing Communications
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Mass Communication
     Managing Personal Communications
     Managing Marketing In The Global Economy

Advertising Anf IMC (BA-940)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Overview Of Advertising Management
     Marketing And Consumer Behavior: The Foundations Of Advertising
     Effective And Creative Advertising Messages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Message Appeals And Endorsers
     Measuring Advertising Message Effectiveness
     Planning Media Strategy: Disseminating The Message
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creative Strategy And Creative Process
     Producing Ads For Print, Electronic And Digital Media
     Using Print Media
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Using Electronic Media: Television And Radio
     Using Digital Interactive Media
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Using Out-Of-Home, Exhibitive, And Supplementary Media
     Ethical, Regulatory, And Environmental Issues

Contemporary Direct Marketing (MKT-003)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Elements Of Direct Marketing
     Direct Marketing Lists And Segmentation
     Database-Driven Direct Marketing
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning The Offer
     Creative Strategies In Direct Marketing
     Direct Mail And Other Print Media
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Broadcast And Other Electronic Media
     Telemarketing
     The Internet
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Customer Service Fulfillment
     Direct Marketing Research: Survey And Experimentation
     Regulatory Environment: The Ethical And Legal Issues In Direct Marketing
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business-To-Business (Industrial) Direct Marketing
     Direct Marketing For Nonprofit Organizations
     International Direct Marketing

Sales And Sales Management (BA-019)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Why Service Matters
     Behaviors That Engage Customers
     Active Listening
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Use The Telephone Right For Good Service
     Use Friendly Web Sites And Electronic Communication
     Recognize And Deal With Customer Turnoffs
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Get Customer Feedback
     Recover The Potentially Lost Customer
     Exceed Expectations With Value
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electronic Commerce And Customers
     Customers Relationship Management
     Managing Your Time And Tasks To Reduce Stress
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Get Employees To Give Great Service
     Recognize The Emerging Trends In Customer Service

Advertising Management (BA-787)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Overview Of Advertising Management
     Marketing And Consumer Behavior: The Foundations Of Advertising
     Effective And Creative Advertising Messages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Message Appeals And Endorsers
     Measuring Advertising Message Effectiveness
     Planning Media Strategy: Disseminating The Message
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creative Strategy And Creative Process
     Producing Ads For Print, Electronic And Digital Media
     Using Print Media
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Using Electronic Media: Television And Radio
     Using Digital Interactive Media
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Using Out-Of-Home, Exhibitive, And Supplementary Media
     Ethical, Regulatory, And Environmental Issues

Advanced Marketing Research (ADV-796)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Marketing Research
     Developing The Marketing Research Problem
     Research Design
     Exploratory Research Design: Secondary Data
     Exploratory Research Design: Qualitative Research
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Descriptive Research Design: Survey And Observation
     Causal Research Design: Experimentation
     Measurement And Scaling: Fundamentals And Comparative Scaling
     Measurement And Scaling: Non-Comparative Scaling Techniques
     Questionnaire And Form Design
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sampling: Design And Procedures
     Sampling: Final And Initial Sample Size Determination
     Fieldwork
     Data Preparation
     Frequency Distribution, Cross-Tabulation, And Hypothesis Testing
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analysis Of Variance And Covariance
     Correlation And Regression
     Discriminant And Logit Analysis
     Factor Analysis
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cluster Analysis
     Multidimensional Scaling And Conjoint Analysis
     Report Preparation And Presentation
     International Marketing Research

Marketing Management (BA-853)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defining Marketing For The Twenty-First Century
     Strategic Planning And The Marketing Management Process
     Marketing Research: Process And Systems For Decision Making
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Consumer Behavior
     Business, Government, And Institutional Buying
     Identifying Market Segments And Targets
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Product And Brand Strategy
     New Product Planning And Development
     Designing And Managing Integrated Marketing Communications
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Personal Selling, Relationship Building, And Sales Management
     Distribution Strategy
     Pricing Strategy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Marketing Of Services
     Tapping Into Global Markets
     Managing A Holistic Marketing Organization