Bachelor of Science in Marketing
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Learn How to Build Brands and Market Products in Today’s Complex Business World
In today’s global marketplace, effectively generating interest in a company’s brands, products, and services requires an industry-current mix of strategy, research, data analytics, and a multi-platform execution of key marketing tactics. Equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills in the latest communication technologies and marketing fundamentals, focused professionals can pursue a broad range of careers, from brand managers and advertising executives to public relations specialists, content marketers, and market research analysts.
National University’s online Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree challenges you to develop a deep understanding of traditional and emerging marketing concepts within the ever-changing framework of current global business conditions. Coursework is designed to help you develop a keen understanding of how to design, manage, and evaluate marketing campaigns for organizations in every industry. You’ll also be challenged to think strategically and sharpen your communication skills.
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Course Details
Course Listing
Preparation for the Major
- 8 courses; 31.5 quarter units
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*May be used to meet General Education requirements. MNS 205 can be waived if students have
transfer credits for college algebra and/or calculus (the equivalent of MTH 216A and MTH 216B, or MTH 220). MNS 205 must be taken if students do not have transfer credits for MNS 205 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B or MTH 220.
Marketing Requirements
- 16 courses; 72 quarter units
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Degree and Course Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at the National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level, and a minimum of 69 units of the University General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy the total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information regarding admission and evaluation. All students receiving an undergraduate degree in Nevada are required by State Law to complete a course in Nevada Constitution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of National University’s BS in Marketing, you’ll be able to:
- Apply a strategic-change leadership mindset to decision-making in an ever-changing global marketplace.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of traditional and emerging marketing concepts within the ever-changing framework of current global business conditions.
- Employ decision making techniques (data analytics, information flows, and statistical methods) to make informed and smart marketing decisions.
- Exercise strong technical skills to drive marketing benefits across the organization.
- Explore global marketing plan principles to optimize key marketing and financial metrics that maintain social, ethical, and environmental responsibilities.
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NU’s BS in Marketing offers you a market-relevant path to understanding today’s ever-evolving marketplace and how to effectively generate interest in a company’s brand, products, and services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, highly skilled marketing managers will be sought after for their advice on crafting pricing strategies and finding new ways to reach customers. About 35,300 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected by 2031, which is faster than the average for all occupations.*
* Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm#tab-6
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NU’s online BS in Marketing program focuses on helping you develop a deep understanding of how to design, manage, and evaluate marketing campaigns for a company’s brands, products and services. As your body of knowledge develops, you’ll build sharply honed, market-relevant skills in communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership. By the time you graduate, you’ll have what it takes to pursue a broad range of in-demand positions, including:
- Advertising, Promotion, or Marketing Manager
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Market Research Analyst
- Public Relations Manager
- Sales Manager
As a marketing manager with industry-relevant training and skills, you’ll be in demand for positions with a median annual wage of $135,030, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $208,000.**
* Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm#tab-5
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