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Major Overview

The art and science of marketing providea fascinating entry intothe buildingoflocal andglobalenterprises.Gain a more profound understanding of the theories and professional practices that are linked tomarketingproducts and services. As you study the fundamentals of business administration—accounting, finance, management—you will better comprehend the relationship between the internal and external environments of an organization, and be readyto respond quickly and effectively to market conditionsand trendsin customer attitudes and behavior. You willlearn how to conduct market research, brand a product, design advertising strategies, and gain a better understanding of consumer behavior and marketing in an international context,while also investigatingspecific topics within marketing that appeal to your personal and professional interests.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The educational goals for this major are as follows:

  • You will demonstrate critical thinking and the application of core competencies in business decision making.
  • You will demonstrate an understanding of how firms operate in a global environment.
  • You will demonstrate the ability to communicate convincingly based on data and conceptual frameworks, in writing and orally.
  • You will work collaboratively to achieve stated organizational goals.
  • You will identify and make recommendations on strategic marketing problems.
  • You will analyze and solve marketing problems using qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • You will apply a critical approach towards key marketing topics and understand how it affects business and society.

Learning Environment

Insmall and diverse classroom settings, you will be provided with the conceptual tools forskilldevelopment within marketingandmanagement, while also exploring the ethical responsibilities ofmarketing and customer contact. You will cultivate, among other invaluable skillsets, a greater understanding of how to study and design market research, acquire the tools for statistical analysis,and learn whatworkswithin advertising, all while being taught by professors and surrounded by students who value an interdisciplinary approachthat maintains a carefulbalance betweenthe methodologicalandpractical expertise.

Core Courses

The Marketing core courses, which you must take as part of the major requirements, will provide you with the tools you’ll need to ground your present and future studies. Your introduction to the fundamentals of Marketing will help pave the way for your successful completion of other Marketing courses.