Hold leadership positions in campus organizations Join related student organizations, e.g., American Marketing Association, Financial Management Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, etc. Master's degree sufficient for most applied research positions, industrial work, and some community college teaching. Ph.D. degee required for university teaching and advanced positions in management and research and development.
Advanced degrees help speed career development.
Obtain practical experience using various laboratory equipment and high-tech scientific equipment and data. Postdoctoral experience is preferred for research positions in industry, universities and government. Consider electives in computer science, engineering, business, public speaking and writing. Join related student professional organizations. Read related professional magazines and literature.