Marketing
Whether on a smartphone or through other forms of media, your audience needs to connect to the product, service or experience you are marketing.
The Marketing major is designed to give you the skills to create and implement marketing strategies that attract and connect with customers. The knowledge you gain through the program will help you thrive in the ever-changing world of marketing no matter your career interest area: Sales, advertising, marketing research, product management, retailing, international business and marketing management.
What Will I Learn?
- Students will be knowledgeable about the business disciplines.
- Students will be effective communicators and team members.
- Students will be competent in the application of technology.
- Students will be knowledgeable about global business practice and managing a diverse workforce.
- Students will be knowledgeable about ethical principles and their application.
- Students will apply critical thinking skills to business situations.
View the full list of program goals on the Hub for Teaching and Learning site.
Marketing Major Requirements - 21 Credits
MKT 382 - Understanding Customers
MKT 402 - Marketing Management
MKT 454 - Marketing Research
MKT 458 - Advertising
MKT 457 - Global Marketing
MKT 360 - Marketing and Society
MKT 363 - Digital Consumer Search and Marketing
MKT 434 - Sales Management and Personal Selling
MKT 436 - Business to Business Marketing
MKT 455 - E-tailing and Retailing
MKT 460 - Digital Communication Strategy
MKT 463 - Digital Analytics and Content
MKT 471 - Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity
MKT 498 - Independent Research: Marketing (Must obtain instructor approval in advance)
ENT 400 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Making the Most of Your Major
There are opportunities to develop skills and connect with others interested in accounting beyond the classroom. Check out the Marketing Major Map to get a more detailed, year-by-year view of how you can learn, engage, network and prepare for life after graduation.
Get Involved
- Join a professional organization, such as the American Marketing Association, Alpha Kappa Psi or CREW. Explore UM-Dearborn student organizations on VictorsLink.
Get Real World Experience
- Visit the Office of Student Life to learn about volunteer opportunities and community needs.
- Contribute to a community project through the Office of Metropolitan Impact.
- Join the Apprenticeship Program with Public Allies Metro Detroit AmeriCorps.
- Secure an internship with help from the Internship and Career Management Center (ICMC).
Plan for Life After Graduation
- Consider adding a financial planning minor or Google AdWords certification.
- Visit the ICMC or campus Career Services for job placement opportunities.
General Program Information
- Bachelor of Business Administration
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Double Majoring in both Digital Marketing and Marketing is not permitted. However, majoring in both Digital Marketing and Information Systems Management / Information Technology Management is allowed and encouraged. Courses common to both majors can be applied towards fulfilling the requirements of both.
- Internship opportunities available
- Scholarships available
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