MARC J. FRIEDMAN, M.B.A, a management consultant with McMillan/Doolittle, has worked in market research, management consulting, and asset management industries for more than 30 years in a variety of line and leadership positions. His research and consulting experience involve consumer strategy and concept development, as well as advertising, licensing, and branding implementation. In addition to working with a global client list, Marc has worked as a director of Grassroots Research for Dresdner RCM Global Investors and held several positions with Montgomery Ward & Co. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, and M.B.A.s from both Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium and University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He has taught at Keller Graduate School of Management and is active in local government. He recently served as president of the San Mateo County School Boards Association and currently is vice president of the San Mateo Union High School District.
Applied Market Research for Strategic Decisions
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 12:01am | 12:01am | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 23, but you may still enroll until January 30, 2026. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on March 25, 2026.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: None
Recommended Tools & Materials: Marketing Research: An Applied Orientation (7th ed.), Naresh K. Malhotra, Pearson, 2021,
ISBN: 978-0137504879.
This book is not required. It is a recommended resource for those who want a detailed text on marketing research. We will be using weekly Power Points as our text.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 05-04-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-11-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-18-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-01-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-08-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-15-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 25, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.