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DMEF's Direct Marketing Program Listing

The DMEF has compiled this listing to help students -- at any level -- identify direct marketing programs offered at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Programs are defined as those colleges offering multiple direct marketing courses with at least 50% or more of the course content spent on Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, or Interactive/the Internet. The multiple courses lead to a degree, certificate, or are considered a specialization within a course of study. Some programs are taught via the Internet.

Listed alphabetically by college, the brief description for each center includes contact information, and when the entry was last updated. For your added convenience, the centers are cross-indexed by state.

Note: The listings are self-reported. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the school.

Alphabetical Listing By State
State School City Program
California California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield Certificate

California State University, Fullerton Fullerton Certificate/Continuing Education

Golden Gate University San Francisco Concentration/Degree/Graduate

San Jose State University San Jose Certificate

University of California Berkeley-Extension Berkeley Certificate

University of California Los Angeles-Extension Los Angeles Direct & Interactive Marketing Sequence
Colorado Regis University Denver Certificate

University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder Degree
Graduate
Connecticut Western Connecticut State University Danbury Specialization
Certificate
Undergrad
Florida Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers Specialization
Undergrad
  Johnson & Wales University N. Miami Degree
Graduate
Georgia Emory University Atlanta Specialization
Graduate
Illinois DePaul University Chicago Certificate

Loyola University Chicago Chicago Degree
Graduate

Loyola University Chicago Certificate

Northern Illinois University DeKalb Specialization
Undergrad

Northwestern University Evanston Degree
Graduate

Oakton Community College Des Plaines Certificate
Undergraduate

Roosevelt University Chicago Degree
Graduate
Kentucky University of Kentucky Lexington Specialization
Undergraduate
Maine The University of Maine at Augusta Augusta Certificate
Massachusetts Bentley College Waltham Certificate

Merrimack College North Andover Certificate

University of Massachusetts Amherst Specialization
Undergraduate
Michigan Ferris State University Grand Rapids Certificate

Walsh College Troy Degree
Certificate
Undergraduate
Via the Internet; Specialization
Graduate
Via the Internet
Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City Degree
Graduate
New York Baruch College - CUNY New York Specialization
Undergraduate

Fashion Institute of Technology New York Degree
Undergrad

Mercy College Dobbs Ferry Degree,Graduate,Via Internet
Specialization,Undergraduate,Via Internet
Certificate,Undergraduate,Via Internet

New York University New York Degree
Graduate
Continuing Education
Ohio University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate

University of Akron Akron Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Oklahoma Oklahoma State University Stillwater Certificate
Oregon Southern Oregon University Ashland Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State University University Park Certificate

LaSalle University Philadelphia
Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University Providence Specialization
Undergraduate
Texas University of Texas at Austin Austin Degree
Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Certificate
  Christopher Newport University Newport News Degree Undergraduate
Wisconsin Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee Undergraduate
/Graduate


Baruch College - CUNY, New York, NY
Specialization
Undergraduate

Leon Schiffman, Professor
Marketing Department
New York, NY 10010
212 802-6498

Baruch has a new Direct Marketing track in the curriculum of the undergraduate School of Business. The BBA in Marketing with a Direct Marketing track contains 24 credits. (July 1999)

Required Core Courses include:
Advertising & Marketing Communications
Consumer Behavior
Marketing Research
Marketing Strategy

Other courses include:
Database Marketing
Direct Marketing
Electronic Marketing & Media Channels

Electives (one from the following)
Advertising & Marketing Communications Campaigns
Business Marketing
Copywriting
Media Planning

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Bentley College, Waltham, MA
Certificate

Kathleen Manning, Program Director
division of Continuing Education
175 Forest Street
Room 220 Morison Hall
Waltham, MA 02154-4705
781 891-2800

This program is endorsed by the New England Direct Marketing Association, which has several of its active members as faculty. (July 1999)

Courses
Establishing a Direct Marketing Plan
Using Database Marketing Techniques
Direct Marketing - Business-to-Business

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California State University, Bakersfield, CA
Certificate

V. V. (Kris) Bellur, Professor & Chair
School of Business & Public Administration
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
805 664-3086

The Direct Marketing Certificate Program is an intense four-week program including the following courses:

Basics of Direct Marketing
Creativity and Production Management in DM
Database Marketing
Direct Mail as a Direct Marketing Vehicle
Direct Marketing Research
Electronic Media
Mailing Lists
Print Media as a Direct Marketing Tool

(July 1999)

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California State University, Fullerton, CA
Certificate

Irene Lange, Chair
Marketing Department
School of Business Administration
Fullerton, CA 92634
714 278-2223

Linda Richie-Walker, Program Manager
University of Extended Education
PO Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870
714 278-7645

The Certificate in Direct Marketing is co-sponsored by the Department of Marketing, School of Business Administration, and the Direct Marketing Association of Orange County. The program will allow graduates to prepare for career advancement, as well as enhance their on-the-job performance. Seven required courses comprise the certificate program, which can be completed in two semesters. There are 8.1 Continuing Education Units awarded upon completion. (July 1999)

Courses:
Introduction to Direct Marketing
Electronic Media Direct Response
Integrated Direct Marketing
Lists and Database Management
Segmentation and Market Modeling
Telemarketing and Telesales
Using Print Media for Effective Direct Marketing

Other certificate programs are available in Entrepreneurship (Start up), International Marketing, health care marketing and customer service, marketing of high technology, e-commerce, retailing and merchandising. Web site: http://www.fullerton.edu (click on extended education).

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Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Concentration/Degree/Graduate

Sharmila Chatterjee, Chair
Ageno School of Business
536 Mission Street Suite 421
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
(415) 442-6519

schatterjee@ggu.edu

The Department of Marketing at Golden Gate University offers a database marketing concentration in its Master of Science in Marketing program. This innovative concentration prepares students for successful careers in marketing by training them to fill the current void of personnel who have a good understanding of both marketing and database methods. It combines marketing courses with courses in information systems such as database design, data warehousing, and data mining.

Golden Gate University also offers a Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications with the option of Public Relations concentration. This program is also available online.

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San Jose State University Professional Development, San Jose, CA
Certificate in Direct and Interactive Marketing
Laurie Beasley, Program Consultant
408-782-0046 x 21
SJSU Program Coordinator
(408) 519-1275

The Direct and Interactive Marketing Certificate is a cutting-edge program created by San Jose State University and DMA's Northern California Chapter. This program gives you hands-on training in key areas of direct and interactive marketing, including market research, creative strategy, advertising development and sales lead generation and management. Courses include:

Introduction to Direct Marketing
List and Database Management
Direct Response Copywriting
Marketing-Driven Creative
Business-to-Business Sales Lead Management
E-mail and Online Marketing Strategies
E-mail Broadcast Technologies Overview
Search Engine Marketing Management
Market Research for Direct Marketing
Direct Mail Print Production Management
How to Manage Sales Leads Using SalesForce.com

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DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Certificate
Steve Kelly, Director (or Juliet Hart, Assistant Director)
Vachel Pennebaker Certificate in Direct Marketing
DePaul center
One East Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-2287
312 362-5913

The Certificate in Interactive and Direct Marketing is a comprehensive, 14 week program developed by the Interactive and Direct Marketing Institute of DePaul University. The program is supported by a grant from the CADM Educational Foundation. This dynamic program is designed to meet the growing needs of direct marketing professionals, with a growing focus on interactive marketing, and awards a certificate is awarded at the satisfactory completion of the program. All of the faculty are professionals with extensive experience in direct and interactive marketing.

Certificate Program Modules include: Database Marketing
Interactive Marketing
List Management
Telemarketing and Privacy Issues
Relationship Marketing
Campaign Planning

In addition to the Certificate Program, the Institute for Interactive and Direct Marketing at DePaul University offers A certificate in E-Marketing to Enhance CRM. (June 2001)

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Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Specialization/Graduate

Jagdish Sheth
center for Relationship Marketing
1602 Mizell Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
404 727-3551

The center for Relationship Marketing is unique in product and process. The product is breakthrough knowledge of relationship marketing management, and the process is a research/education partnership between business, faculty and students. This three-way partnership process is the core of all research and education activities at the center. Partnership programs enable a two-way, interactive learning format; both university faculty and industry executives serve as program leaders and facilitators.

The types of partnership programs at the center include:
Custom-Tailored Programs/Field Projects
Executive Forums
Faculty/Executive Residencies
Seminars
Student Field Projects

An MBA specialization in Relationship Marketing
The "Customer Business Development Track" is an optional feature of the Emory MBA program. The content focuses on building and managing long-term relationships with customers, and the process is an integration of classroom learning and field work. (July 1999)

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Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Undergraduate

Terrance Fiore, Chair, Direct Marketing Department
Room B403
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street
New York, NY 10001-5992
212 217-7097
fiorete@fitsuny.edu (for more info and to apply online: www.fitnyc.suny.edu)

FIT, a college of art and design, business and technology, and part of the State University of New York, offers a Bachelor of Science degree in direct marketing.

The program provides undergraduate students with a thorough grounding in both general marketing principles and direct marketing strategy and techniques. Located in Manhattan, the program offers unique exposure to faculty and guest speakers who are industry leaders, and to a wide variety of industry internships.

The BS in direct marketing is open to students who are about to receive their Associate Degree or have completed 60 or more credits toward a Bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college.

The curriculum includes:
Direct Marketing Introduction
Advertising and Promotion
Direct Response Media Planning
Market Research
Direct Response Copywriting
Database Marketing
Direct Response Design Workshop
DM Finance and Operations
Industry Internship
DM Communications Management

Related courses in business management and liberal arts. Students may also be eligible to take (additional) optional courses in related areas in the marketing communications and advertising design departments. (June 2001)

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Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI,
Certificate

Susan K. Jones, Certificate Director
251 Plymouth SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.458.0305
e-mail: susan_jones@ferris.edu
Web Site: www.ferris.edu(Click on "Faculty Instructional Pages' under "Faculty and Staff")

Direct Marketing Certificate for college 12 credits.

Required courses (3 undergraduate credits each)

Principles of Advertising
Principles of Marketing
Direct Marketing
Business-to-Business Advertising

E-Commerce Marketing Certificate for college 12 credits

Required courses (3 undergraduate credits each)

Principles of Marketing
Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce Marketing
Business-to-Business E-Commerce Marketing
Direct Marketing or Business-to-Business Advertising
(June 2001)



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Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Specialization/Undergraduate


Barry E. Langford
College of Business/Marketing Department
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
941/590-7402
blangfor@fgcu.edu
www.fgcu.edu/cob/mkt/langford/langford.htm

The university offers a concentration in E-Commerce in the marketing major. (June 2001)

Courses are:
Direct Marketing
GIS/Database Marketing
Marketing on the Internet

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James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
(Specialization/Undergraduate)

Claire P. Bolfing
College of Business
Marketing Department, MSC 0205
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540/568-3036
bolfincp@jmu.edu

James Madison University offers a Concentration in Market Information Systems. (July 1999)

Courses include:
Market Database Development
Visual Basic Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Survey Research
Buyer Behavior
Strategic Internet Marketing
Database Marketing
Marketing Management

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Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Degree/Undergraduate
Patricia Fisher, Chair
College of Business
Department of Marketing
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
401 598-1397


The direct marketing course is part of the Marketing Bachelors Degree program and can be used to form a concentration in the Hospitality College. Also included are two experiential learning components: an internship and study abroad opportunity. These experiences combine the competencies for practical application of theory. (January, 2008)

Courses include:
Direct Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Marketing Communications
International Marketing
Strategic Marketing
Computer Graphics
Brand Marketing
e-Commerce

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Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Specialization/Undergraduate

Kevin Bittle, Chair
School of Creative Marketing
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
401 598-1837

The Direct Response Retailing program is a Bachelors Degree complement to Associate Degree programs in Fashion Merchandising, Retailing, Business Administration or Marketing. The Direct Response Retailing program includes course work in retailing, market research, consumer behavior, direct marketing, catalogue operations and computer technologies. Also included are two experiential learning components: a retailing internship and a catalogue internship. These experiences combine the competencies for practical application of theory learned in both storefront retailing and catalogue development and operations. (July 1999)

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LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
Linda A. Carlin
MBA Program
1900 W. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215 951-1057
CARLIN@LASALLE.EDU

La Salle University offers a certificate in E-Commerce (continuing education) and an E-Commerce concentration in its graduate degree program. (June 2001)

Paul R. Brazina
Executive Director
Electronic Commerce Institute
308 College Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19141
2125 951-1623
E-commerce@lasalle.edu

Students: Fellows of the Institute-
The goal of the Fellows program is to provide training and proficiency to students through seminars, courses, modules within existing courses, research papers, and activities with E-commerce organizations.

The program is open to all majors admitted to a degree program at La Salle. Students must complete 28 points in the e-commerce training program, receive at least a "B" on the approved e-commerce paper, and must participate in 40 hours of e-commerce professional activities. When all criteria are met, the student submits a portfolio to the Institute to be evaluated. Staff advises and monitors the students throughout the process.

Faculty: Faculty Fellows of the Institute
Faculty is expected to attend conferences and events, conduct research, prepare courses and modules and to develop expertise.

High School and Middle School Program: Develop Lesson Plans and train school teachers in the study of e-commerce.

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Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Degree/Graduate)

Mary Ann McGrath, Ph.D.
Marketing Department
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312/915-6136
mmcgrat@luc.edu

Master of Science Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications.

Loyola University Chicago's Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (MSIMC) program is a graduate credential for those working either the agency or client side of the marketing communications industry. The degree requires between 14 and 18 quarter-length graduate courses, depending upon the background of the student. A distinctive feature of this program is that it resides within Loyola's fully accredited and nationally-ranked Graduate School of Business located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. All courses for this program also serve as marketing electives for MBA students. The MSIMC degree also may be attained jointly with an MBA degree, with 5 courses counting towards both degrees.

A GMAT score is necessary for application to this program. All course offerings are available to both full and part time students. (June 2001)

Courses include:
Integrated Marketing Communications
Consumer Behavior
Database Marketing Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Internet Marketing
Brand Equity and Advertising Strategy
Market Research

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Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Certificate)

Mary Ann McGrath, Ph.D.
Marketing Department
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312/915-6136
mmcgrat@luc.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence provides managers with the necessary skills to develop and analyze large-scale data warehouses with an emphasis on marketing applications.

Structured to enhance professional development for information technology professionals, this certificate provides a foundation for understanding how to apply business intelligence techniques to extract information that reveals trends and market behavior. An emphasis is placed on the management and competitive-advantage analysis of data. The program also includes:

  • Hands-on experience in the design and management of data warehouses using Oracle data warehousing software
  • Topics such as: data modeling, mining and management; decision support systems, OLAP (online analytical processing), and business intelligence
  • The study of successful data warehouse installations

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Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Degree/Graduate

Walter Neff, Program Director
The center for Direct Marketing at Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914 736-1768
wneff@mercy.edu

Mercy College is the only college in the country that offers a fully accredited Master's Degree in Direct Marketing at its Westchester and Manhattan campuses as well as online via its Distance Learning Program.

The Master of Science in Direct Marketing degree program is designed to prepare graduates for upper management roles in the wide variety of companies that comprise the direct marketing industry, be they business-to-consumer, business-to-business or not-for-profit. This 36 credit graduate program presents students with a complete and comprehensive understanding of all the technical and managerial disciplines needed to facilitate their development and career growth.

The degree can be completed in 18 months, with new cohorts beginning each fall and spring quarter. Visit the web site at http://grad.mercynet.edu/directmarketing for more details. (June 2001)

Foundation courses include:
Fundamentals of Direct Marketing
Creative Basics forDirect Marketing
Strategic Media Planning for Direct Marketing
Testing, Measurement & Analysis for Direct Marketing
Database Development and Marketing
Fulfillment & Customer Service in Direct Marketing
Plus four electives* and final research project
*Two electives from the Internet Business Systems MS degree may be substituted.

Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
Degree/Graduate

Jon J. DiElsi
Internet Business Systems
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914 674-7306
jdielsi@mercynet.edu

Mercy College also offers a graduate degree in Internet Business Systems (June 2001)

Courses include:
Introduction to Internet Business Systems
Elements of Web Design
Internet Marketing
Database Development and Marketing
Advanced Statistics & Modeling for Database Marketing
Business-to-Business Internet Systems
Research Project in Internet Business Systems

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Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
Certificate

Leslie Dangel
center for Direct Marketing
315 Turnpike Street
208 O'Reilly Hall
North Andover, MA 01845
508 837-5154

The Merrimack College Direct Marketing Certificate Program, comprised of six core evening courses and five optional professional development day seminars, covers the entire spectrum of direct marketing. Individuals who complete the Certificate Program earn a professional designation and acquire new skills that can be applied to their business immediately. Merrimack also offers undergraduate credit courses in direct marketing. (July 1999)

Core Courses include:
Fundamentals of Direct Marketing
Database Marketing
Direct Mail: Planning & Production
Marketing Strategies for Direct Marketers
Project Evaluation & Financial Analysis
Relationship Marketing

Advanced courses include:
Direct Marketing Math
Successful Creative Strategy
Web Master Training

Professional Development Days include:
Creative Strategy & Execution
Essentials of Direct Mail
Marketing on the Internet I
Marketing on the Internet II
Telemarketing Management
Telemarketing & Telesales

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Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
Undergrad/Graduate

Doug Kornemann
700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414 297-6600

Specializing in post-degree technical training, MATC awards an Advanced Technical Certificate upon completion of the four courses listed below and a principles of marketing course. Students also may take these courses for credit towards an associate degree. (July 1999)

Principles of Direct Marketing
Applications in Direct Marketing
Business-to-Business Direct Marketing
Principles of Telemarketing

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New York University, New York, NY
Graduate and Non-Credit
Marjorie kalter, Clinical Associate Professor
New York University School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies
11 W. 42nd Street, Room 401
New York, NY 10003
212.790.3221

The center for Direct Marketing at New York University was established as a program unit of the School of Marketing & Management Institute in 1983. The following programs are offered.

Master's of Science in Direct marketing Communication: A 42-credit Masters Program in Direct Marketing Communications was launched in the fall of 1997 semester. Contact: Lynda Confessore, Associate Director, at 212.790.3221

The curriculum of the Master's degree consists of six required foundation courses, six core competency courses, one elective, and a Master's project. Candidates must complete 42 credits. Courses range from computerized database development and interactive media to financial management and creative techniques. Courses are held in the evening. (July 2001)

Courses include:
Fundamentals of Marketing
Introduction to Direct and Database Marketing
Advanced Direct and Interactive Marketing
Media: Planning, Buying, and Analysis
Direct and Interactive Creative
Global Perspectives in Direct and Interactive Marketing

The center also offers non-credit evening courses in direct marketing, including fundamentals, strategy, math & finance, test & research, database, catalog, copywriting, and Internet.
Call for a current listing and schedule.

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Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Undergrad, Specialization

Denise Schoenbachler, Associate Professor
Marketing
DeKalb, IL 60115
815 753-6225

The Department of Marketing at Northern Illinois University offers an area of study in interactive marketing, which is supported by the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing Educational Foundation. (June 2001)

Curriculum areas include:
Direct Marketing
Database Marketing Management
Internet Marketing
Marketing Technology

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Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Degree/Graduate

Tom Collinger, Director of Direct, Database & E-Commerce Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Medill School of Journalism
1908 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208
847.467.3433
t-collinger@northwestern.edu

The exciting fields of direct marketing and e-commerce are merged in the DM speciality of the Integrated Marketing Communications program at Medill. DM students combine academic graduate training with a fourth-quarter residency program at a data-driven direct marketing company. Classes are taught both by seasoned, nationally recognized practitioners, and IMC faculty members, also leaders in their fields.

Students take 16 courses (half core courses) over the five quarters of the program. A fifth quarter practicum in electronic commerce and in advanced datamining awaits them upon their return from summer residencies. At this point they have practical residency experiences to impart to their classmates and members of the incoming DM class. Finally, recruiting takes place on campus under the guidance of a full time IMC placement director.

Graduate Level Core Courses:
Financial Management Strategy
Communications Research
Marketing Management
IMC Database Segmentation
Analytical Techniques
Consumer Behavior
Integrated Marketing Communications: Creative Strategies
Organizational Structure & Management

Direct Marketing Specialty
Customer Relationship Marketing Strategies
Data Driven Customer Retention Strategies
Customer Contact & Database Marketing Planning
Strategic Planning in an E-commerce Environment
The Consumer View on Media, Law and Ethics
Advanced Data Mining
CRM in E-commerce

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Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Certificate/Undergraduate

Susan Cisco, Marketing Chair
1600 E. Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847 635-1872

Two-year Associate Degree in Direct Marketing; 12-Hour Certificate Program. (July 1999)

Introduction to Direct Marketing
Creating & Producing Direct Marketing
Database Applications
Desktop Publishing
Management of Telemarketing
Media (100% Direct Marketing)

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The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Certificate

James D. Porterfield
Department of Marketing
Smeal College of Business Administration
701 Business Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802-3007
814 865-7150

The Direct Marketing Certificate Program is a structured series of courses that offer practical instruction in the principles, tools, and techniques of successful direct marketing. Required courses establish the place of direct marketing in a company's selling effort. Optional courses enable pursuit of one of three specialized direct marketing activities: telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or direct marketing with alternative media. Students will improve their on-the-job performance as marketing professionals or develop skills necessary for a new career. A Penn State certificate is awarded upon successful completion of four direct marketing courses. (July 1999)

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Regis University, Denver, CO
Certificate

Richard Leventhal
School of Professional Studies
c/o 7678 Upham Street
Arvada, CO 80003
303/420-9067

The Regis University, in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association, offers a Direct Marketing Certificate Program. The Certificate Program is part of Regis University's Graduate Education Program which serves the community at large. The program is a 30-week comprehensive program broken into three 10-week courses. (June 2001)

The Principles of Direct Marketing
The Power of Database Marketing
The Secrets of Direct Marketing Creative

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Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
(Degree/Graduate)
Linda Jones, Director
Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1394
312/341-3848

The Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications offered by Roosevelt University began in 1974/75and has transformed with the changing technology. It is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the mass media, including direct marketing. The program leading to the MSIMC degree includes up to nine IMC courses and 3 electives. (July 1999)

Direct marketing is included in the following areas of IMC:
Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication
Public Relations
Media Advertising
IMC Case study
Creative
diversity
Visual Arts
IMC Techniques
Direct Marketing

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University of Akron
Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate

Bill Hauser
225 S. Main St.
Polsky Building Ste 550
Akron, OH 44325-4807
Phone: 330-972-8228
Fax: 330-972-8228
Email: TaylorInfo@uakron.edu

While direct marketing is a very broad field, the Taylor Institute focuses on the database marketing formats of telemarketing, e-marketing, interactive television and other types of response marketing. Located on the fifth floor of the renovated Polsky building in downtown Akron, the Taylor Institute consists of six state-of-the-art direct marketing laboratories, two seminar rooms and an office suite. Currently construction is underway (completion in August 2006) to more than double the size of the Institute. Included in the new addition will be a fully functional applied research wing (focus group and e-usability labs), interactive executive classrooms, student innovation rooms and a business incubator.

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University of California Berkeley-Extension, Berkeley, CA
Certificate

Sabrina Anderson
CEBM- 1995 University Avenue, Ste. 300
Berkeley, CA 94720
510.643.0060

UC Berkeley's Study Program in Direct Marketing consists of four required courses for a total of 120 hours. A letter of recognition is awarded on satisfactory completion of the program. (June 2001)

Required courses:
Database and List Management Methods for Successful Direct Mail Marketing
Essential of Direct Marketing Methods
Direct Response Advertising
Strategic Planning and Implementing Effective Direct Mail Marketing

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University of California Los Angeles-Extension, Los Angeles, CA
Direct and Interactive Marketing Sequence

Laurie Beasley, Program Consultant
(408) 782-0046
UCLA Program Coordinator
(310) 206-1579
uclaextension.edu/dma

The Direct and Interactive Marketing Certificate is a cutting-edge program created by UCLA Extension and DMA's Southern California Chapter. This program gives you hands-on training in key areas of direct and interactive marketing, including market research, creative strategy, advertising development and sales lead generation and management.

Courses include:
Introduction to Direct Marketing
List and Database Management
Direct Response Copywriting
Marketing-Driven Creative
Business-to-Business Sales Lead Management
E-mail and Online Marketing Strategies
E-mail Broadcast Technologies Overview
Search Engine Marketing Management
Market Research for Direct Marketing
Direct Mail Print Production Management
How to Manage Sales Leads Using SalesForce.com

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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Certificate

F. Robert Dwyer, Director
Direct Marketing Policy center
431 Carl H. Lindner Hall
Mail Location 145
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0145
513 556-7103

Established in 1984, the University of Cincinnati Direct Marketing Policy center aims to develop and disseminate knowledge in direct marketing. The DMPC sponsors undergraduate instruction, coordinates student internships, MBA and provides a range of seminars for management education. No degree program in direct marketing is offered. (June 2001)

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University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Degree/Graduate

Thomas R. Duncan, Director
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Campus Box 287
Boulder, CO 80309
303 492-0501
e-mail: tduncan@spot.colorado.edu
The Integrated Marketing Communications master's program is an interdisciplinary program offered by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in cooperation with the College of Business Administration. The focus is on creating and managing brand relationships, and the Master of Arts degree is granted by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The IMC curriculum consists of nine core courses, an audit, and three electives spread across three semesters and a summer. A minimum of 41 graduate hours is required to complete the program. (July 1999)

Master Program Courses Include:
Creative Strategy
IMC Principles & Practices
IMC Cases, IMC Audit, IMC Campaigns
Data-Driven Interactive Marketing
Marketing Research
Message Effectiveness

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University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
(Specialization/Undergraduate)


Jim Hertog
Journalism Department
107 Grehan Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0042
606/257-2786
jat@pop.uky.edu

The Integrated Strategic Communication major has a Direct Response Path with courses in the following:
Direct Response Targeting: Media and Database
Direct Response Message Strategies
(July 1999)

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University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, MA
(Specialization/Undergraduate)


Bill Diamond, Chair
Marketing Department
Isenberg School of Management
Amherst, MA 01003
413.545.5671

A specialization in E-Commerce/Technology within the undergraduate marketing major is offered. Direct Marketing/e-commerce courses are combined with database/MIS/computer science courses. (June 2001)



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The University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta
Certificate
John Kappes
Counseling and Career Planning Associate
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
207/621-3138
john.kappes@maine.edu
www.uma.maine.edu

The University of Maine at Augusta offers a Certificate Program in Customer Service and Telecommunications. Courses include:

Level I
Interpersonal Communications
Introduction to Business
Microcomputer Applications
Topics in Business: Telecommunication Services
Professionalism in the Workplace
Introduction to College Experience (optional)

Level II
Elements of Professional Writing
Introduction to Psychology
Persuasive Communication
Marketing
(July 1999)

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University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Degree/Graduate

Gene Brown, Director
center for Direct Marketing Education and Research
Henry Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
816 235-2327

The center for Direct Marketing Education and Research at UMKC, located in the Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, was established in 1983. UMKC offers an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing/Direct Marketing. (July 1999)

Additionally, the center offers an advanced certification curriculum for direct marketing practitioners. It is a three-week residential program that includes 125 hours of classroom lectures, workshops and interactive case studies coupled with independent research, team projects and field study. Successful completion leads to the designation, PDM, Professional Direct Marketer.

MBA/Marketing/Direct Marketing:
Management in Marketing (3 hours)
Management in Direct Marketing (3 hours)
Buyer Behavior (3 hours)
Promotional Strategies (3 hours)

Marketing Research (3 hours)
Marketing Strategy (3 hours)
Direct Marketing Theory (3 hours)
Independent Research in Marketing/Direct Mktg. (1-6 hours)

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Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
Certificate

Dr. Chuck Jaeger
School of Business
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 552-6714
jaeger@sou.edu

Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce The Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce combines coursework in marketing, computer and Web technology, design, and multimedia. Graduates gain both marketing and technical skills designed to enable them to communicate and work together in Internet marketing and e-commerce professional settings in business, government, and education. The certificate program is open to both current and postbaccalaureate students of any major.

The Certificate requires completion of 32 credits, consisting of six required courses and 8 elective credits. All courses taken for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C or better, with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all certificate courses. A maximum of 12 credits in transfer courses require Advisors approval. Note: This certificate is pending approval by the State Board of Higher Education.

Program Prerequisites
BA 131 Business Computer Applications (4)
Mth 243 Elementary Statistics (4)
CIS 200 Programming I (4)
BA 330 Marketing (4)

Core Requirements (24 credits)
BA 384 Advanced Business Applications of Databases (4)
or CIS 360 Databases (4)
BA 435/535 Direct Marketing (4)
BA 436/536 Internet Marketing and E-commerce (4)
CS 257 Programming II (4)
AM 233 Introduction to Multimedia (4)
AM 337 Web Authoring (4)

Electives (8 credits)
BA/CS/CIS 407 Special Topics (4)*
BA 409 Practicum (4)*, **
BA 428 Applied Business Research (4)*, **
BA 499 Business Planning (4)*, **
AM 334 Design for Multimedia (4)
AM 338 Web Interface Design, Graphics, and Animation (4)
Art 344 Graphic Design (4)*, **
Art 351 Digital Interactive Studio (4)**
CIS 432 Client-Server (4)**
CIS 433 Corporate Web Development (4)**
CIS 420 Computer Imaging (4)

*Must be in a related area and approved in advance by the certificate advisor. **These courses have one or more prerequisites that are not included in the certificate curriculum, but are included in corresponding major or minor requirements.

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University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Degree

Jef I. Richards
Advertising Department
CMA 7.142
Austin, TX 78712
512/471-1101

e-mail: advertising@mail.utexas.edu

The University of Texas at Austin offers a BS, MA or Ph.D. in Advertising. Course work includes:
Design of Integrated Communication
Interactive Communication
One-to-One Advertising
Integrated Communication Management
Direct Marketing
Interactive Marketing
(July 1999)

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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Certificate

Pamela Kiecker, Chair
Department of Marketing & Business Law
1015 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-4000
804.828.1618
Pkiecker@vcu.edu

The Certified Direct Marketer (CDM) Program is an innovative professional certification program offered by the Marketing Department in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University. Academic faculty in business and communications are joined by distinguished direct marketing practitioners to blend theory and practice in all instruction. Participants can earn graduate level credit.

This advanced direct marketing program offers extended weekend modules (sessions begin Friday morning at 8:30 A.M. and end Saturday at 5:00 P.M.), focused on key areas of direct marketing- research, databases, creative approaches, strategic planning, account/project management, legal and ethical issues, technology, and more. Attendees must complete all eight modules and pass a comprehensive written exam to receive certification. (July 1999)

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Walsh College, Troy, MI
Degree/Certificate/Undergraduate/Via the Internet; Specialization/Graduate/Via the Internet


David Odett, Ph.D.
3838 Livernois
Troy, MI 48065
248/689-8282
online@walshcol.edu

A Major, a Certificate Program and a Specialization in Interactive Marketing are all offered at Walsh College. Classes are available either in a classroom setting or via the Internet. (June 2001)

Classes are:
Interactive Marketing Communication
Interactive Portfolio
Relationship Marketing Methods
Database Marketing

The classes can be taken as a major for Undergraduates. The Certification Program is approved and endorsed by the Great Lakes Marketing Association. In addition, these four courses may be used as a specialization in the Walsh MBA program

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Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
(Certificate/Concentration/UG)

John Cronin, Program Coordinator
Certificate Program in Direct Marketing
Marketing Department
Danbury, CT 06810
203 837-8775

Certificate Program
The Certificate Program in Direct Marketing is offered by the Ancell School of Business, serving residents in Fairfield County and Western New York state who are working in the direct marketing field and those wishing to do so. Instructors are experts in their fields. Two four-week workshops and eleven two-week workshops make up the program, which can be completed in two semesters. Classes are held on the West Side Campus, Exit 4 of Rt. 84. Note: College credits are not earned with this certificate. (July 1999)

At this time, there is no application form or application fee for the Certificate Program. Interested students should send a letter stating why they want to enroll. The letter for spring admission is due by January 10 and for fall admission the letter is due by August 15. Interviews will be conducted. Acceptance is conditional, based on satisfactory first semester grades. The program assumes some prior work experience, but if traditional students without college or work experience wish to apply, they must rank in the top half of their class and a high school transcript must be included with the letter requesting admission. Certificate Program Classes include:

Introduction to Direct Marketing
Database Management
Direct Response Media
Telemarketing
Creative Dynamics of Direct Marketing
Direct Response Testing
Financial Analysis of Direct Response Campaigns
Catalog Marketing
Merchandise Selection and Offer Formulation
Fulfillment and Customer Service
Electronic Direct Marketing
Lead Generation and B2B

Undergraduate Concentration in Interactive Marketing:
The option in Interactive Marketing was developed with support from the DMEF and an Advisory Committee of respected industry experts. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in Interactive/Direct Marketing. Students in the marketing major may elect an option in Interactive Marketing by taking the following required courses:

Direct Response Marketing
Interactive Marketing Internship
Strategic Marketing Databases
Interactive Marketing Management
Direct Marketing Communication Management
Internet Marketing

Undergraduate Courses in Interactive Marketing:
Direct Response Marketing
Interactive Marketing Internship
Strategic Marketing Databases
Interactive Marketing Management
Direct Marketing Communication Management
Internet Marketing

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