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Master in Market Research & Consumer Behavior

Drive consumer engagement through behavior analysis and effective strategies
duration10 months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember*
FormatIn-person
MODE OF STUDYFull-time
duration10 months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember*
FormatIn-person
MODE OF STUDYFull-time

GUIDING YOU TOWARD SUCCESS

Success for us is your success, and in an evolving market research and consumer landscape, the need for professionals who can combine critical data analysis skills, marketing intelligence and consumer insights is acute. Through our dedicated IE Talent & Careers team, we keep up with the labor market in the sector, analyzing emerging trends, communicating with our collaborative partners among the sector’s leading recruiters, and providing the resources, advice and connections you need.  

We’ll help you gain invaluable experience through internships, put you face-to-face with leading organizations in the sector, provide you with options to specialize in a field that you’re passionate about, and help you stand out in a competitive environment. You’ll graduate with your purpose clearly defined, your ambitions within reach, and ready to make an immediate impact.  

This is a program curated to provide personal and professional growth as you transform to the next best you. No two people are the same, and no two experiences at IE Business School are the same—choose the specialization that fits what most interests you, gain invaluable experience and add relevant certifications. Whatever you need to help you succeed in the career path you've chosen.

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A PROGRAM CENTERED ON YOU…

The Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior is built around putting the customer at the center of your thinking and strategy to give you the unique insights you need. With qualitative and quantitative market research techniques, data analytics and behavior analysis among other content, the next best you will be fully armed with all the knowledge and insight you need.

...TO HELP YOU CENTER ON THE CUSTOMER

The purpose behind the Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior is to put the customer at the center of your thinking, actions and planning. As your educational journey continues, you'll explore everything from cultural and neuro-marketing to big data, market research and understanding consumer behavior. Every part of the program is geared toward helping you place customers at the core of your professional ambitions.

CAREER SECTOR BOOSTERS

After completing your program, you will be able to join an additional optional term to specialize in two of the most relevant industries for the MARCOM pathway. During this Booster Period from September to December, you will enjoy a career-driven curriculum with several practical consulting projects, in-company visits, project-based learning and additional networking opportunities for your job recruitment process. The Career Sector Booster will have an additional cost and you can either enroll before joining IE University or while you are doing your MARCOM master, until the deadline that will be communicated by the Academic team. We will have limited slots assigned for these two boosters, so the sooner you apply, the better.

MARCOM for Tech companies:

Discover how the main Tech brands have achieved success and growth over the past 10 years and learn their best practices in branding, marketing and sales. Uncover the latest Customer Experience trends in the tech world and become a MARCOM top global player.

MARCOM for Consumer Goods, Luxury and Fashion:

Unlock the knowledge to increase sales and engage with customers worldwide by learning from top executives at today’s most relevant brands. Discover industry secrets behind main e-commerce and experiential marketing strategies and learn how these brands are staying competitive, relevant and sustainable over time with the latest digital marketing tools.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATION OPTIONAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

IE Digital Analytics Certificate: GA4

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IE Digital Analytics Certificate: GA4

IE University is always at the forefront of innovation, fostering an environment that immerses students in the dynamic world of tech from the start. We regularly develop unique modules and programs to empower our students to lead in an era of increasing digital transformation.


IE University has developed a unique certification called the IE Digital Analytics Certificate: Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The groundbreaking program provides every student with a comprehensive understanding of this new technology and empowers them to take a leading role in the field of digital analytics. You’ll learn, practically, how to plan a full Marketing Analytics Plan over Google Analytics 4, configure it, create reports and extract valuable insights from your data.

AMAZON WEB SERVICES ACADEMY

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AWS | IE Business School

When you join IE Business School, you are signing up for a front-row seat on the cutting edge of tech innovation. We collaborate with many of the biggest international organizations that are transforming our world. And now we have partnered up with AWS Academy to provide our students with access to courses that help them prepare for in-demand jobs and AWS Certifications.


The Master in Market Research & Consumer Behavior always strives to go one step further to meet the high demand of the business world today. With this in mind, the program now gives you the exclusive opportunity to enroll in Amazon Web Services Academy courses. Unlock your potential with AWS Academy courses, such as Cloud Foundations and Data Analytics. These courses open the door to AWS Certifications, giving you yet another opportunity to ensure you stay ahead of the curve.

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

This introductory course provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. With over 20 hours of course content, it prepares students to pursue an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.

AWS Academy Data Analytics

These lab exercises teach students how to conduct Big Data analysis with practical, real-world examples. The labs and learning resources are designed to supplement an institution’s existing data analytics courses and provide students with hands-on experience working with data at scale. Geared toward students interested in pursuing careers in data analysis, AWS Academy Data Analytics requires a strong foundation in IT concepts and skills, and is made up of seven-and-a-half hours of content.

Sustainability Certificate

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We strive to offer our MARCOM students as many opportunities to participate in purpose-driven business projects as possible. With this in mind, we have designed a tailor-made Sustainability Certificate with a comprehensive and solution-focused approach to sustainability management applied to Marketing, Communication & Sales. 

IE Business School has a Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability and with their guidance, we have launched this new certificate. Sustainability is at the core of what we do and this certificate gives you the skills to make a positive impact on a global scale. 

With this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully market sustainable products and services. In the pursuit of broader corporate social responsibility goals, many companies will turn toward more sustainable brand strategies and that’s where you come in—you’ll be able to lead them to environmental, economic and social responsibility ahead of the competition.

IE-Salesforce Certificate

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Sales and Business Development are becoming the fastest-growing fields in the new place of work. They are essential to business growth, to pitch and win new clients, to better engage with internal and external stakeholders, to sell ideas within your team, to obtain a higher budget to execute a project, to develop new markets and to stay one step ahead of your competitors.


IE Business School is launching this SalesForce certificate to provide you with SalesForce fundamentals to succeed in any commercial role. You’ll begin by learning the building blocks of Salesforce to better understand the customer journey, how to capture a lead, engage and retail a client while delivering a quality customer experience. Then, you’ll go on to become proficient in how an integrated CRM platform solves the challenges of connecting departments and customer data. You’ll understand reporting, user administration, sharing, customization and data management at a foundational level.


Upon completion, you’ll be connected to the SalesForce job bank of certified professionals.

COMPANIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTER IN MARKET RESEARCH & CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

At IE University, we believe the best way to learn is through practical, hands-on methodologies. Thanks to our strong relationship with top industry professionals, students have the opportunity to experience the real world of work in the classroom through challenges, consulting projects, and multimedia simulations, applying their knowledge as they go. Here are some of the partner companies that are currently collaborating with the program or have collaborated with us in the past:

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Here are some positions our students can achieve after the program

ADVERTISING MANAGER

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST

MARKETING CONSULTANT

MARKETING INTELLIGENCE STRATEGIST

DATA MINING CONSULTANT

DEMAND FORECASTING EXPERT

VOTING AND CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER

CONSUMER INSIGHTS MANAGER

SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISER
SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE

PRODUCT DEVELOPER

WHERE DO OUR ALUMNI WORK?

By industry (%)
Consulting
Consumer Packaged Goods
Financial Services
Hospitality
Media/Entertainment
Other
Real Estate
Technology
By position (%)
Consulting
General Management
Marketing/Sales
Operations/Logistics
By region (%)
Africa/Middle East
Asia Pacific
Europe (EU)
Latin America/Caribbean
North America
Talent and Career highlights

Talent and Career highlights

The Master in Market Research & Consumer Behavior develops a deep knowledge of marketing processes that are invaluable to any change-oriented company. As business demand grows for experts in the field, our graduates are proving a popular choice among leading employers.

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Recruiting partners

IE TALENT & CAREERS

IE Talent & Careers is the best partner for the professional development of all our current and former students at IE University.

The services we offer are available to all of them throughout their journey. On one hand, we seek to help students take full advantage of their professional opportunities, providing them with impactful advising, learning resources and development tools that allow them to manage and achieve their professional goals. On the other, we provide recruitment solutions for companies and institutions with access to the profiles of over 70,000 IE University professionals worldwide.

Some of the services we offer both online and offline include:

  • One-on-one career advising
  • Sector-specific drop-in sessions
  • Guides, toolkits and resources available on our IE Career Portal
  • On-campus career workshops
  • Online career webinars
  • Annual distribution of CV books to executive search firms
  • Networking events worldwide
  • Worldwide panels with executive consultants
  • Lifelong access to our job bank

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT TALENT & CAREERS.

IE Talent & Careers is the best partner for the professional development of all our current and former students at IE.

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A Decade of Mastering Market Research

TOP EMPLOYERS OF THE MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ALUMNI

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Logo Kantar
Userlytics
Ipsos
Johnson & Johnson | IE
Logo Millward Brown
Procter & Gamble
WPP
Telefónica
Visa
McKinsey & Company
Nike
Amazon
MARCOM Speaker Series | IE Business School

MARCOM SPEAKER SERIES

Once a month, students will have the chance to hear from top speakers from different companies in the Marketing, Communication & Sales (MARCOM) industry. In the past, speakers have represented such leading companies as Kantar, McKinsey & Company, Interbrand and Fjord, to name a few.

MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND SALES: WHAT COULD YOUR FUTURE LOOK LIKE?

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR?

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Alumni of the Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior work in general marketing or specific roles in a variety of industries, including consulting, technology, financial services, consumer goods and media and entertainment. Many work for top companies such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, IPSOS and Kantar.

CAN YOU MAJOR IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR OR DATA ANALYTICS?

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Yes, the Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior can be customized with electives, so you can select between the Data Analytics path and the Consumer Behavior path.

WHAT JOBS CAN I GET WITH A MASTER IN MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR?

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Positions which graduates of the Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior can achieve include advertising manager, marketing manager, data mining consultant, customer experience specialist, marketing intelligence strategist, voting and campaign researcher, and many more.

What career services and experiences are available in the Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior?

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You’ll have ongoing support and advice from our IE Talent & Careers team, who can help you in your job search both during the program and after graduation. You'll have lifelong access to our job bank and to careers advice and networking events. After completing your program, you can also join an optional term, at an additional cost, to specialize in two of the most relevant industries for the MARCOM pathway, including several practical consulting projects, in-company visits, project-based learning and additional networking opportunities for your job recruitment process.

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