An MBA in Marketing is an advanced course of study that is typically taken to propel careers in the field of Marketing and Advertising. Depending on the curriculum of the educational institution, students can be offered such courses as market research, corporate and retail communications, and social media marketing strategies.

Higher education in Somalia has become privatized in recent years. Due to this change, the institutions and universities found within Somalia have been ranked some of the best in Africa and, in some cases, the world.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.