Bachelor’s Degree Program
Build your understanding of marketing fundamentals and learn skills in communication, branding, analytics and more.
BS in Marketing
Master’s Degree Programs
Master the skills that empower you to understand customer needs and the competitive environment.
MS in Marketing
PhD with Marketing Concentration
Develop strong research skills that are especially relevant for students interested in an academic career.
PhD in Marketing
About the Field of Marketing
Marketing focuses on both the customers’ and the company’s objectives and is essential to running businesses and non-profit organizations. Good marketing decisions are made by understanding customer needs and the competitive environment. The field of marketing is vital for careers in general management, and further specializations include strategic marketing, product management, retail, advertising, market research and E-commerce.
The marketing academic area in the Jindal School of Management offers degrees including:
Marketing Resource Articles
Learn more about specific areas of marketing, career paths and available opportunities.
Capstone Senior Projects Provides Real-World Solutions for an Array of Clients
The Professional Program in Marketing (PPM) is a program that provides supplemental workshops and professional opportunities while also encouraging participation in rigorous courses. This elite program was the brainchild of a past Capstone Senior Project Marketing (MKT 4395) course.
How Our Marketing Students Land Over 150 Internships Every Year
The BS in Marketing program’s required internship is important for acquiring needed experience to land that first job. It’s also a crucial part of our trilogy experience, which includes completion of an internship, 100 hours of community engagement experience and a capstone senior project course.
Students’ Work Played a Part in a Corporate Acquisition
In May 2019, Shannon Cotts won the DFW AMA Collegiate Marketer of the Year award for her outstanding data analysis provided to startup business Fixd, a Dallas-based home warranty and service repair business.
What Does a Brand Manager Do?
Marketing Career Focus: Brand Management
A brand manager is responsible for the overall image of a product or person. Key elements of the job are researching the marketplace to determine where the product or client fits in.
What You Learn From Capstone Senior Projects
Capstone Senior Projects give students a taste of real-world situations. Students gain experience working with corporations in the community, showcasing their expertise and professionalism.
Research Isn’t Just for Science Majors — It’s for Marketing Majors, Too!
While a BS in Marketing program student, Claudia Kwee had a chance to conduct a research project and present it at an educators’ conference in Houston.
Now Is a Good Time to Help a Nonprofit Organization
By being part of the UT Dallas community, we know we are blessed with support, resources and connections — but most of all hope.
Marketing Blogs & News
Advice and resources for current or prospective Marketing students
Jindal School in Top 10 in US News 2020 Online Rankings
Both the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s online MBA program and its other online graduate programs ranked No. 6 in 2020 rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Report.
JSOM Internship Expo Creates Opportunities for Students and Employers
The Jindal School’s Undergraduate Internship Expo brought together 1,500 students and recruiters from more than 50 companies. The expo helped students practice networking skills, and it helped employers find students to fill internships.
Jindal School Assistant Dean Awarded Congressional Veteran Commendation
The head of the Jindal School’s Career Management Center has been recognized for his service in the military and as a veteran. Assistant Dean Tom Kim earned a commendation from the Texas 26th Congressional District, where he grew up and now resides.
‘Fearless’ Strategist Honored with Marketing Legends Award
Jindal School’s Marketing Legends Award honoree David Meerman Scott, an early advocate of social media and the strategist who coined the term “newsjacking,” advised his audience on the right ways to stand out and be fearless as a marketer.
Senior Wins Student Entrepreneur and Collegiate Marketer of the Year Awards
A marketing senior recently brought home two major competition awards, one from Dallas Startup Week for her entrepreneurship and one from the DFW chapter of the American Marketing Association, which named her Collegiate Marketer of the Year.
Jindal School Lecturer Elected to Board of Local Marketing Professional Association Chapter
Dr. Maria Gomez Albrecht, a lecturer in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Marketing Area, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association as executive vice president of special interest groups. The chapter’s mission, she says, is to educate, support and enhance the […]
Super Bowl Ad Trends to Expect this Year
On Super Bowl Sunday, whether the game’s a good one or a great one, make sure you don’t miss the real game within the game — the commercials. Prof. Biswas gives us a sneak peek of what Super Bowl ad trends to expect this year.
Student Spotlight: Sabrina Castillo
Sabrina Castillo is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Marketing at the Naveen Jindal School of Management and she is expected to graduate in May 2025.
Summit Addresses Sales Pros’ Ambitions to Move Into Leadership Roles
The Jindal School of Management’s Center for Professional Sales hosted a daylong summit with nearly a dozen keynote speakers, workshops, discussions and executive briefings, all geared to help sales professionals move into leadership roles.
Jindal School Inaugurates Undergraduate Deans Conference
The Jindal School recently held a new conference convening assistant and associate deans of undergraduate business school programs. More than 80 universities were represented, and the deans discussed ways to improve programs and student experiences.
Advancing Marketing Science: Key Discussions from the Jindal School’s 2025 Bass FORMS Conference
The 19th annual Frank M. Bass – UT Dallas Frontiers of Research in Marketing Science Conference (UTD FORMS) attracted attendees from universities across the United States and internationally. The event was held Feb. 28-29 and presented by the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Frank Bass A wide range of topics were discussed in two-dozen, hour-long […]
What Does a Marketing Manager Do?
Overview of skills needed for marketing managers and how these map to the courses offered at the MS or Master of Science in Marketing at UT Dallas. The marketing manager occupies a generalist’s role.
Mentoring Course at Jindal School Now Offers Training Certificate
A Jindal School course that teaches leadership, management and communication skills to aspiring mentors now offers mentor training certification to those students who successfully complete the class.
Marketing Student Turns Strawberry Beauty Hack Into Hot-Selling Serum
Fragrant strawberries mean the sweet smell of success for a JSOM marketing student who developed a sellout skin-care serum using the aromatic fruit. Using marketing and innovation skills learned at UT Dallas, she is already working on new ideas.
What is Social Media Marketing?
Marketing Career Focus: Social Media Marketing
Overview of skills needed by social media marketing managers and how these map to the courses offered at the MS or Master of Science in Marketing at UT Dallas. Our program not only offers in-depth courses in social media but also in related areas.
What Exactly Is E-Commerce?
Marketing Career Focus: E-Commerce
Overview of skills needed for e-commerce managers and how these map to the courses offered at the MS or Master of Science in Marketing at UT Dallas. The digital marketing track has 4 core courses covering interactive and digital marketing, digital sales strategy, campaign management lab, and marketing web analytics and insights, plus 9 electives.
Reverse Career Fairs: All you need to know
We’ve all heard about regular career fairs, where you go to meet the recruiting coordinators from different companies, but have you heard of a reverse career fair? Instead of students wandering around waiting to talk to a recruiter, it’s switched.
Jindal School Research Balances Insights into Physician Recommendations for Dialysis Patients
A study conducted by a team of researchers from the Naveen Jindal School of Management highlights the need for smarter consumer protection in expert-driven markets like healthcare—showing that while transparency and oversight are important, restricting expert judgment without considering its benefits can unintentionally put consumers at greater risk. The study was done by Dr. Reza […]
Jindal School Students Earn Scholar Award for ‘Rolling with the Punches’
Three Jindal School students have been named recipients of $15,000 Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation Scholarships.The students as well as the foundation have had to make pandemic-related adjustments to doing business.
‘Dynamic Duo’ Wins at International Collegiate Sales Competition
Jindal School seniors Katherine Reagan and Laura Su recently won the International Collegiate Sales Competition’s Sales Management Case Competition.
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Student Testimonials
Allison Lutz Waldon
The MBA/M.S. Marketing program has allowed me to build and develop skills that I’ve been able to apply to projects in my current role. The flexible degree plan allows me to take classes while working full-time in marketing.
Michelle Bassil, MS ’22
The MBA & Master of Science in Marketing programs have provided me with the opportunity to gain a vast amount of relevant knowledge that is applicable to real-world business problems. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to further my education in a way that allowed me to pursue multiple interests simultaneously!
Mahesh Jajoo
This program has helped me grow in different domains of marketing. It is one of the only programs worldwide that allows you to choose multiple courses between tracks. The amount of research that goes into preparing the material for the course is amazing, keeping the teaching material up to date with the changes in the marketing field. It also has taught me the best marketing principles and lessons through its core courses, which I will use throughout my marketing career. Overall, a program that has taken care of all the ever-changing dynamics of marketing that I was looking for and helped me grow as a marketer.
Holly Lynn
UT Dallas has helped me immensely by giving me the tools and knowledge to start a career path in the world of marketing right here in my hometown. I have grown with confidence to become a leader thanks to the many ways of communicating that have opened up to me, meaning things that were learned will not be forgotten!
Rahul Rai
My trajectory will always be changed by my time at UTD Naveen Jindal School of Management MS Marketing program. It surpassed all expectations and provided me with unique insight. I’m aware that investing in myself by enrolling in this program has been and will continue to be among the best choices I’ve ever made.
John Walling, BS’21
Class of 2021
Being a part of the BS in Marketing program at UTD has been an enjoyable and adventurous experience for me.
Brandon Borick, MS ’22
The M.S. in Marketing Fast Track Program was one of the most valuable opportunities I was able to take advantage of during my time at UT Dallas. In five years, I was able to attain both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, which has opened opportunities many entry-level business professionals don’t often receive.
Hema Shesha Sai Ganta, MS ’22
MS in Marketing at UTD is an incredible program. I thoroughly enjoyed pursuing the Marketing Analytics and Customer Insights track. The courses and unparalleled knowledge of professors helped me gain a better understanding of analytical applications in a real-world business setting. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is passionate about marketing.
Pratiksha Tonpe, BS’21
Class of 2021
The MS in Marketing program at JSOM has offered so many fantastic opportunities where I could learn more about the industry and meet professionals.
Alumni Spotlights
Kate Reagan, BS’15
Assistant Vice President, Business Development, Texas Capital Bank
In Reagan’s role at Texas Capital Bank, she leans on both degrees she earned at Jindal School – a bachelor’s degree in accounting and marketing.
Paulina Jesionek, BS’13, MS’15, MBA’15
Marketing Program Specialist, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jesionek graduated cum laude in Fall 2013 with two undergraduate degrees – Global Business and Marketing. She delivered the commencement address that year.
Randall Tan, BS’13
Key Account Manager at Softlayer, An IBM Company
Randall Tan had plenty of success before launching his academic career at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Glenn D. Lovelace, BS’81
CEO, Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Lovelace graduated from what was then the School of Management with a marketing degree and minors in computer science and finance.
Matthew A. Thompson, BS’12
Automation Marketing Manager, StructuredWeb
Matthew A. Thompson, who majored in marketing, moved to New York City soon after graduation. Once there, he landed a job at ALM, a specialized business news and information company largely focused on the legal community.
Chanel Ebanks-Texada, BS’16
Watson Customer Engagement Account Executive, IBM
Ebanks-Texada has launched her career at IBM, where she is prospecting and generating business in the public sector.
Mindy Tiu, BS’14
GE, Commercial Leadership Program
Mindy Tiu, now living in Stamford, Conn, fully embraced her time at UT Dallas by taking part in a broad range of campus activities.
Marketing Program Resources at the Jindal School
Academic Programs – Primary
The Marketing academic area offers one bachelor’s, one master’s and one PhD program.
Online Degrees
Academic Programs – Additional
The Marketing area also offers accelerated pathways to adding more degrees as well as professional programs and concentrations.
Faculty and Advisory Board
Discover how Marketing area faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.
Community Activity
Marketing area students, faculty and staff are engaged in the community through center activities, events and more.