Courses

The fundamentals of selling in a professional environment. Students learn to identify target markets, prospect for clients, write a sales plan, develop a sales strategy, identify and resolve conflicts of interest, make an oral presentation, respond effectively to objections, ask for a commitment, and manage a sales force.

Introduction to the concepts, analyses, and activities that comprise marketing management, and to provide practice in assessing and solving marketing problems. A foundation for advanced electives in Marketing as well as other business/social disciplines. Topics include marketing strategy, customer behavior, segmentation, market research, product management, pricing, promotion, sales force management, and competitive analysis.

Introduction to desktop publishing and presentation software using Microsoft Office professional applications and web-based tools. Design and create professional marketing materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, logos, business forms, and animated slideshow presentations.

Introduction to the core concepts and applications of contemporary consumer behavior. Topics include needs and motives, personality, perception, learning, attitudes, and cultural influences that lead to understanding consumer decision-making and behavior. Explores the impact of consumer behavior on marketing strategies and promotional tactics.

Exploration of the role of advertising and integrated marketing communications in the marketplace. Working knowledge of areas associated with the advertising industry: target marketing; ad agency organizations and operations; media strategies; use of television, radio, outdoor advertising; online and social media, print media; sales promotions; and alternative advertising.

This course is designed to build students� social media marketing skills by working on projects that give students hands on experience implementing social media marketing campaigns and strategies. Topics include integrating targeted social media platforms into a marketing plan, creating social media marketing campaigns, and measuring the success of campaign efforts. Upon completion, students will be able leverage and integrate social media to promote products, services and brands.