Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing and Analytics (Online)

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Overview of MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics (Online)

Marketing has moved faster than most careers can keep up with. The job title might be the same, but the skills required to do it well - and to lead others doing it - have moved on. Data fluency, analytics capability, and strategic digital thinking are now baseline requirements for senior marketing roles.

This programme is for professionals who already understand marketing but want the analytical depth and formal qualification to operate at a higher level. Whether you're working in a traditional marketing function that's gone digital, already in a digital role without the credentials to match, or moving into marketing from an adjacent field, Dublin Business School's Online MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics programme is designed to get you where you're going.

It's fully online, built around the reality that you're working while you study, and accredited by QQI at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.

Who is this programme for

This programme suits you if you're a marketing professional looking to move into more senior or data-led roles, a digital practitioner who wants a postgraduate qualification to consolidate your experience, or a graduate from a business, finance, or IT background moving into digital marketing as a specialism.

The online format is designed for people with professional and personal commitments. You won't need to step back from work to complete it.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (2.2) Level 8 degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised third-level institution. Cognate areas include marketing, business, finance, IT, and related fields. An equivalent professional qualification such as MMII is also accepted.

If English is not your first language and your undergraduate degree was not taught in English, you'll also need to provide:
 

●    Evidence of B2+ proficiency on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

●    A recognised test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent) dated within the last two years
 

Non-EU applicants living outside Ireland should apply directly to the DBS International Admissions Office.

FAQ

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics (Online)?

The minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (2.2) Level 8 degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised third-level institution. Relevant areas include marketing, business, finance, IT and related fields. An equivalent professional qualification, such as MMII, is also accepted.

Who is the MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics (Online) suitable for?

This programme is ideal for marketing professionals looking to move into more senior or data-led roles, digital practitioners who want a postgraduate qualification, and graduates from business, finance or IT backgrounds.

Is there a full-time digital marketing master’s option available?

Yes, if you are looking for a one-year, full-time master’s in digital marketing rather than the online programme, you can explore the full-time course through the relevant programme page.

What you'll develop

The programme builds four interconnected capabilities that employers in digital marketing currently need at leadership level.

●   Strategic thinking - you'll learn to design and evaluate digital marketing strategies that go beyond campaign execution, grounding decisions in consumer insight and market data.

●   Analytical capability - you'll develop hands-on proficiency in data and digital marketing analytics and business intelligence, learning how to generate, interpret, and act on the metrics that matter.

●   Technical knowledge - modules in web marketing management, digital design and development, and digital advertising give you a working command of the tools and platforms driving modern marketing.

●   Research skills - two dedicated research methods modules build the evidence-based thinking required for senior decision-making and independent inquiry.

Modules

The programme is 90 ECTS, delivered across four semesters, with a final integrating capstone project in semester four.

 

Module 

Semester

 

Web Marketing Management and Metric

1

 

Digital Design and Development

1

 

Strategic Thinking in the Digital Age

1

 

Research Methods 1

2

 

Data and Digital Marketing and Analytics

2

 

Digital Advertising & Online Marketing Communications

3

 

Business Intelligence and Visualisation

3

 

Research Methods 2

3

 

Applied Research Project / Dissertation / Placement

4


The capstone gives you a choice of three paths: a traditional Dissertation, an Applied Research Project with an associated practical artefact, or a 150-hour professional Placement. You choose based on where you want to go next.

How it's delivered

Teaching combines live, scheduled online sessions with self-paced content you work through in your own time. The balance varies by module, but the programme is structured so you can maintain your professional life alongside your studies.

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer with a supported Windows operating system, 8GB RAM, and a reliable internet connection.

 
 

 
Graduates move into roles across marketing, analytics, and digital strategy. Common destinations include:
 

●    Digital Marketing Specialist

●    Digital Marketing Executive

●    Digital and Content Analyst

●    Content Designer

●    Search Ads Specialist

●    Growth Specialist

 
These roles are in demand across financial services, technology, retail, insurance, and management consulting.

Beyond these entry points, the analytical and strategic depth of the programme positions graduates well for senior roles in Performance and Insights Consulting, Digital Marketing Optimisation, and Client Services - roles that sit at the intersection of data capability and marketing strategy.

Fees 

The fee for the full programme is €8,000.

If you're an Irish income tax payer, tax relief is available at the standard rate of 20% on fees above €1,500 and up to €7,000. Our Admissions Team can walk you through the options available to you.

All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration offered by Dublin Business School (DBS) are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) (b) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby in the event that DBS ceases to provide the programme, for any reason, after learners have started on that programme, Kaplan Inc., as guarantor, will refund the moneys most recently paid by or for the learner.   More details are included in the terms and conditions of learner admission to DBS (https://www.dbs.ie/terms-and-conditions) and on programme handbooks provided at induction.
 

 
Our Virtual Open Days are a good way to get your questions answered before you apply. You'll speak directly with academics from the programme and the admissions team.

EU applicants should complete the online application form and submit the following:
 

●    Academic transcripts (with certified English translation where applicable)

●    Proof of identification

●    Curriculum Vitae

●    Proof of English proficiency where required

 
Non-EU applicants resident in Ireland should also include a copy of their GNIB Card, work permit if applicable, and Passport.

International applicants outside Ireland should contact the DBS International Admissions Office directly.

 
 

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Course overview

Awarding Body: 
Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
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Award: Masters Degree
NFQ Level: 
Level 9
Award Title: Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing and Analytics (Online)
Award Type: Major
Duration: 
Online, Part-time: 2 Years
Next Intakes:

September 2026
January 2027

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