Digital Marketing Analytics Accelerated Graduate Pathway

Digital Marketing Analytics Accelerated Graduate Pathway


  • Leads to Master of Science (MS)
  • Accelerated Graduate Pathway

Become a leader in today’s ever-evolving digital marketing landscape by learning how to harness data and artificial intelligence (AI) for impactful, data-driven decision-making. The Digital Marketing Analytics Accelerated Graduate Pathway at the University of Southern Maine (USM) will let you complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as few as five years, fast-tracking your education, saving you time and money and launching your career with a competitive advantage.

This STEM-designated program — the only one of its kind in New England — blends
cutting-edge AI-driven applications with practical, real-world experience, preparing you to analyze data, optimize campaigns, and design digital marketing strategies.

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How our accelerated Digital Marketing Analytics MS program works

Get a head start on your graduate education with a 5-year Accelerated Graduate Pathway at USM. In the last one to two semesters of your senior year, take up to 12 graduate-level credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

After completing your undergraduate degree, you’ll continue directly into the MS in
Digital Marketing Analytics program with a strong foundation for your remaining
graduate studies.

By accelerating your pathway, you’ll save both time and tuition money while gaining the expertise employers want: Search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), web analytics, digital data collection, augmented and virtual
reality applications, and AI-driven marketing strategy.

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What to expect when you get your Digital Marketing Analytics MS in this accelerated graduate pathway at USM

  • Complete both degrees in less time: Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years instead of the usual six.
  • Save money while you get a head start on your Master’s degree: Take up to two courses in the fall and spring terms of your senior year, paying the cheaper undergraduate tuition rate instead of the graduate tuition rate.
  • Build the program around your schedule: Once you progress to your fifth year, you’ll be able to take advantage of our fully online 8-week courses, designed for the working professional.
  • Gain hands-on experience through a digital marketing practicum: Apply classroom learning in real-world contexts. USM’s partnerships with over 200 businesses and organizations connect you directly to industry leaders, giving you the chance to test and refine strategies for potential future employers.
  • Equip yourself with real-world knowledge: Our curriculum reflects emerging industry trends and industry trends and best practices, covering:
  • AI applications in digital marketing (chatbots, recommendation systems predictive modeling, and generative AI)
  • Web design & content development, including search engine optimization (SEO) & search engine marketing (SEM)
  • Mobile and emerging technologies including augmented and virtual reality
  • Web analytics, key performance indicators, digital data collection & consumer insights

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Please note: You must enroll at the University before declaring this pathway. This pathway is most beneficial when you declare it as early as possible in your undergraduate studies. Current USM students should contact your Academic Advisor to learn more about how the pathway can work with your current academic progress.