Master's In Brand Management (m.a.) in Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Master's In Brand Management (m.a.) in Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Master's Degree in Media and Communication Management: Brand Management Specialisation 

Do you want to understand the real business value of brands? Structural changes in today’s population and the digitalisation of our society demand new brand management skills. Digital branding forms a new core competence for agencies and companies. Brands play an important role in business and society.
 
Managing brands without thinking about digital platforms is inconceivable today. Not only do traditional brand leadership and management need to be evaluated, but special attention needs to be given to the role of social media platforms and co­-creation. Creative and strategic planning skills as well as the cross-­media usage of all media channels are required in order to develop and manage brands effectively.
 
Students specialising in brand management learn about current brand management issues and gain awareness for the interrelation of brands within complex brand architectures. This area of specialisation teaches students how to combine the field of management with creative planning and prepares them for leadership roles and tasks in brand development, marketing communication and design functions.
 
Here is an excerpt of your modules for this Master's specialisation: 

• Brand management
• Brand development
• Marketing Communications
• Product strategy
• Social media strategy

Your competencies after the Master's specialisation in Brand Management 

After your studies, you are prepared to act as the interface between management and creative strategy and lead projects in the area of brand development, marketing communication and design.
 
You will develop these competences during the lectures from your highly experienced professors and through practical projects. You will have many opportunities to apply and test your learning in practical projects, often with top companies in our partner network. In our project portal, you can get the first impression of our project partners and some great examples of past student projects. With your Master's thesis, you will be able to prove your profound knowledge in the last semester of your studies. The rich practice element and focus on application ensures that you have concrete skills that will benefit you in your professional life.

Career Prospects

After you graduate with Brand Management specialisation, numerous career opportunities open up for you in international companies. In addition to your expertise in brand management, your knack for creativity, innovative thinking along with a positive attitude towards change will help you distinguish yourself in the international job market.
 
You can find challenging managerial positions corporations, media companies, ad agencies, retailers, luxury manufacturers, marketing agencies and consultancies. Some examples of potential roles could be the following:

• Senior marketing manager
• Brand manager
• Digital marketing manager
• Marketing director
• Product manager
• Brand consultant 

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Tuition Fees in Germany (1st Year Average)	MS: EUR 1550 | MBA: EUR 9550 | BBA: EUR 7500 | BE/Btech: EUR 2710 | BSc: EUR 1270 | MIM: EUR 12005 | MEng: EUR 5300 | MFin: EUR 9550 | MA: EUR 3900| MIS: EUR 2065
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