Which is better, MBA or Masters in marketing?

If the plan is to build a career purely in marketing—especially digital or brand-focused roles—a Master’s in Marketing gets you in faster and cheaper.

• Duration is shorter (12–16 months), and tuition is often 30–50% less than an MBA.
• Many programs accept students straight out of undergrad.
• Jobs include roles like marketing analyst, brand executive, digital strategist—starting salaries are around $60,000–$90,000 in top global cities.
• Schools like ESADE, Columbia, and Warwick offer real brand consulting projects, which help build a portfolio.

A big plus of this degree is that it  works well if aiming for in-house marketing or agency-side roles early on. Just know that upward movement into director-level roles may later need an MBA unless you stay long enough in the industry or upskill on the job.

For more details you can read this  blog on 'MBA vs MS"