School of
Business

Marketing

Do the phrases "Just Do It," "I'm Lovin' It," and "Always Low Prices" make you think of specific products or companies? Are you interested in branding, research, and forming a cohesive message for organizations to present to the public? Then marketing is a good fit for you! Marketing involves looking at products and services and how to price them, promote them, and distribute them. A career in marketing will allow you to use your creativity to put your product or service in a competitive position in the marketplace. An ESU marketing degree will give you excellent preparation for marketing positions in all types of organizations. With a degree in Marketing, you have the choice of selecting from a variety of career options. According to the American Marketing Association, salaries for entry-level marketing positions are expected to rise much higher than the rate of inflation over the next several years as markets become increasingly competitive.


Salaries

  • Median Starting Salary: Approx: $38,000*
  • After 5 Years Experience: Approx: $46,000

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Quick Facts

  • More than 20 million people currently have careers in marketing. No other fields in business, and few other professions, offer as many different career possibilities as the field of marketing.
  • In your studies, you will first build a solid business foundation with courses in accounting, finance, management, and computer information systems. At the same time, you will take specialized courses in advertising, consumer behavior, marketing research, and marketing management.
  • ESU's marketing curriculum emphasizes the right mix of theory and practical skills to give you the broad understanding of marketing and business you will need to have a successful career.

Career Opportunities

  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Consumer Science / Analyst
  • Sales

Major Requirements

  • General Education Program: 48 hrs
  • Business Core: 39 hrs
  • Business Administration Electives: 9 hrs
  • Marketing Electives: 18 hr
  • Electives: 10 hrs

Clubs

  • Marketing Club

August 2008: www.payscale.com: Marketer