Marketing Research and Analysis
The program is designed for marketing majors or marketing professionals with an interest in advanced studies to enhance their ability to excel as a marketer in today’s increasingly data-driven marketplace. Students can attend full time and graduate in as little as one year or enroll part-time. There are opportunities for fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships.
Students will gain skills in conducting marketing research and using analytical tools to make, analyze, and communicate data-driven decisions for guiding marketing practice.
All McCoy College degree programs are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The accounting
degree programs also hold separate accreditation by AACSB.
Contact The Graduate College for general questions about getting started with your application, funding your degree and more.
If you have program-specific questions after reviewing the program details, we encourage you contact the following:
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Gail Zank
McCoyMSMRA@txstate.edu
512.245.3196
McCoy Hall (MCOY), Room 412
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Diego Vacaflores
businessgraduate@txstate.edu
512.245.3591
McCoy Hall (MCOY), Room 530
“As a marketing professional in an analytical position, I can attest that marketers must be able to work with data; they must also have the analytical skills to interpret it and communicate the results in an effective manner.ˮ
– Mervin Medina, Paid Media Specialist, SolarWinds
Course Work
The 30-hour program is offered face-to-face on the Texas State campus in San Marcos. Both thesis and non-thesis tracks will be available, with students in the non-thesis track taking extra electives that are designed to allow them to focus their studies on a particular area of interest. The required courses provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective as a marketing professional in today’s fast-paced, information-driven environment. Some of these courses include digital marketing, marketing analytics, and marketing research methods.
| Degree | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
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| M.S. | 30 | Non-Thesis | No minor |
| M.S. | 30 | Thesis | No minor |
The MSMRA curriculum prepares graduates to effectively use the vast amount of data coming into organizations by developing the analytical skills to interpret data, make decisions and effectively communicate findings.
Program Mission
The mission of the program is to better prepare marketing professionals for a marketplace that heavily relies on data and analytics. The program will prepare students to conduct marketing research and utilize marketing analytics and to inform marketing strategy decisions. Students will learn to design, evaluate, execute, and effectively communicate results. Special emphasis will be placed on how to best leverage the vast amounts of data that are being collected about customers, products, and other key elements of the organizational environment to increase productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage.
Program Faculty
The marketing department faculty aspires to create value through business-relevant and socially significant research. Their research has been published in leading peer-reviewed marketing journals, and they have presented their work at national and international conferences. The intellectual contributions produced by faculty members add to knowledge about marketing practices and contribute toward understanding and improving the relationship between business and society. McCoy graduate students often have the opportunity to work with faculty on research through course work and graduate research assistantships.
Career Options
The MSMRA program readies graduates for positions in marketing that will require compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing data. These positions include marketing managers, market research analysts, and survey researchers with job titles such as strategic data insights analyst, marketing director, marketing analytics manager, consumer insights manager, and digital marketing analyst.
Application Process
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Application Deadline This program has a firm deadline. |
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Funding Information Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding. |
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Application Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
OR - $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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Transcripts & GPA
- baccalaureate degree (preferably in business administration or a related field) from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- a competitive GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- knowledge of business functions (management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS) demonstrated through previous course work and/or work experience
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GRE or GMAT Scores
- official GRE (general test only) or GMAT required with competitive scores
For potential test waiver information, please visit the McCoy College of Business GMAT/GRE Waiver website.
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Documents
- responses to specific essay questions (two essays are required):
- Why have you chosen to pursue a master's degree in marketing research and analysis at Texas State University? How does this program fit your talents or interests and tie to your future career goals?
- Tell us about your three most significant accomplishments. How do you think the lessons you learned from them have prepared you for success in graduate school and beyond?
- optional personal statement: in cover-letter format, you may address the admissions committee about anything related to your background, application, and/or desire to attend graduate school at Texas State University
- resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
- three letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school.
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TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS Scores
Applicants are required to submit TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores that meet the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
- 19 listening
- 19 reading
- 19 speaking
- 18 writing
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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