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Program Information: B.S. Marketing

The Bachelor of Science in Marketing program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in marketing. The program addresses key processes in planning and executing marketing activities aimed at creating exchanges that satisfy both consumer and organizational objectives. Further, it emphasizes the importance of the value exchange and of a customer-centered strategy.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science program in Marketing are expected to be able to:
  1. Develop a marketing plan.
  2. Understand the marketing function in the context of organizational management and strategic planning.
  3. Apply market research to marketing decisions.
  4. Integrate knowledge of consumer buying behavior into market planning.
  5. Select appropriate means of influencing target markets.
  6. Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
  7. Work effectively with diverse populations.
  8. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  9. Understand the ethical implications of their actions.
  10. Continue learning throughout their lives.
  11. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for graduation.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 122 semester credits is required for graduation with the bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students must meet the 10 general education competencies. A minimum of 36 credits is required to complete the B.S. in Marketing program.

Required Marketing Courses                 15 cr.
Required Business Courses                   6 cr.
Required Capstone Course                    3 cr.
Required Communications Courses     6 cr.
Electives Courses                                     6 cr.
Total                                                             36 cr.

Required Marketing Courses: 15 cr.

MK300    Marketing Principles    3 cr.
MK302    Marketing Ethics    3 cr.
MK305    Consumer Behavior    3 cr.
MK310    Promotion & Communication    3 cr.
MK400    Market Research    3 cr.

Required Business Courses: 6 cr.
BU403    Applied Statistics    3 cr.
BU407    Financial Management    3 cr.

Required Capstone Courses: 3 cr.
MG490    Bachelor of Science Capstone    3 cr.

Required Communications Courses: 6 cr.
CM309    Professional Writing    3 cr.
CM310    Oral Communications    3 cr.

Electives Courses: 6 cr.
MK315    Principles of Selling    3 cr.
MK405    International Marketing    3 cr.
MK410    Electronic Marketing    3 cr.
MK420    Advertising    3 cr.
MK430    Product Management    3 cr.
MK440    Business Sales    3 cr.
MK442    Sales Management    3 cr.
MK444    Customer Service & Communications    3 cr.


 

 





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