Some graduates choose to enter the insurance, real estate or banking field. The A.A.S. Marketing Management is 72 credits and the Diploma Marketing Management program is 72 credits. The Retail Merchandising diploma program is 42 credits. Classroom and lab are used to teach knowledge and skills. The internship provides early opportunity for the student to get practical hands-on experience.
Students typically complete an internship following the first year of classroom instruction.
Students participate in field trips to nearby firms in the Twin Cities, New York City, Chicago, Winnipeg, and other market hubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Helpful Background Communication, computers, general business, and psychology courses are helpful in preparing for sales, marketing retail and management careers. Sales and marketing positions require the ability to communicate effectively, make decisions, problem solve and work with people. Tools of the Trade Computers are becoming increasingly important in all phases of business. Sales and marketing students get both theory and hands-on practice and practical experience with computers.