| The field of marketing impacts all aspects of business in the global economy today. Success or failure of a product or service in today’s highly competitive marketplace depends on a well-executed marketing program. The successful graduate of the Marketing Program at Southwest Minnesota State University will find numerous opportunities within the business community to pursue a meaningful and financially rewarding career. Typical career paths encompass both the consumer and business-to-business markets. Entry-level positions would include sales, advertising and promotion, public relations, purchasing, distribution, product development, and marketing research. Positions would exist for both domestic and international assignments. A marketing graduate could advance to positions such as sales manager, distribution manager, product development director, director of marketing research, director of sales, director of public relations, vice-president of marketing or research, to name a few of the possibilities. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Recommended Coursework:
- 4 years of English, including composition, literature, and speech.
- 3 years of mathematics, including 2 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry.
- 3 years of science, including 1 year of a biological and 1 year of a physical science. Each should have significant laboratory experience.
- 3 years of social science including 1 year of U.S. history and 1 year of geography.
- 2 years of a single world language (including non-English native languages or American Sign Language).
- 1 year of specified elective chosen from the following: World Culture or the Arts
The University will evaluate each applicant's credentials individually and note any deficiencies. If required college preparation courses are not offered at the student's high school, exemptions may be granted for admission purposes. |
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