Marketing Research Analysis

There are a variety of career opportunities related to market research and analysis.

For example:

• You might become a research analyst working for a market research firm or in the market research department of a company.
• You might become a revenue analyst working for a hotel or an airline, where prices and promotional offers are continuously adjusted based on forecasted and observed demand for a particular night or particular flight.
• You might become a database marketing specialist who analyzes customer purchase records to determine which customers should be offered certain prices or promotions, or the profile of attractive customers.

The common denominator is that all of these positions are concerned with gathering and/or analyzing market information to support decisions.

How Many Jobs Are Available?

While the Houston area does not have a large number of market research and analysis positions, positions are available. These positions tend to become available one at a time, so the companies that have them usually do not participate in regular campus recruiting. Instead, you will find these positions through networking, referrals, and job listing sources such as Rockwell Career Services and the American Marketing Association Houston chapter.

Who Is It Good For?

Market research and analysis is a good career choice if you like marketing, have an analytical nature and are comfortable with numbers.

Suggested Courses

Courses suggested for students interested in market research and analysis are as follows:

Strongly suggested courses:

• Marketing Research
• Advanced Marketing Analytics

Suggested courses:

• Digital Marketing Analytics
• Applied Buyer Behavior

These courses should improve your skills in: gathering and analyzing marketing information, analyzing and setting prices; understanding buyers; and managing revenues.