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UNDERGRADUATE programs

BS in Marketing

By studying marketing the student will be provided with a broad working knowledge of contemporary marketing philosophy and practice. Students can choose from a variety of courses that meet their interests and career aspirations. Graduates of this program will find career opportunities in marketing management, advertising, sales, marketing research, public relations and retailing among others.

Major Requirements (3 credits each)

MRBL 310 Information for Marketing Decisions

MRBL 378 International Marketing

MRBL 476 Marketing Management

 

Select Six Courses From the Following List (18 credits total)

 

MRBL 371 Integrated Marketing Communications

MRBL 372 Product Development and Management

MRBL 373 Buyer Behavior

MRBL 376 Dynamics of Retail Management

MRBL 474 Personal Selling and Sales Management

MRBL 475 Services Marketing

MRBL 478 Global Internet Marketing

MRBL 491 Topics in Marketing and Business Law (Marketing Topic)

MRBL 492 Independent Study in Marketing and Business Law (Marketing Topic)

MRBL 493 Internship in Marketing and Business Law (Marketing Position)

Minor in Marketing

A minor in marketing is available to business and non-business majors. It recognizes the cross-functional nature of today’s business environment and the growing importance of the customer orientation in all organizations, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, domestic and global. For non-business majors in particular, the minor in marketing responds to the need for marketing knowledge and skills in a wide variety of organizations and potential career fields. It consists of 18 credit hours of 300- and 400-level marketing courses as follows:

MRBL 308 Introduction to Marketing, MRBL 476 Marketing Management and 12 credits of approved electives with at least three of these 12 credits at the 400-level. All prerequisites to courses must be met. Additional information regarding the minor in marketing can be obtained from the School of Business, Office of Undergraduate Studies, Room 3119 or from the chair of the Department of Marketing and Business Law.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marketing

This certificate is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a field other than marketing who now desire an extensive, current knowledge of marketing. Successful completion of the post-baccalaureate certificate in marketing recognizes the cross-functional nature of today’s business environment and the growing importance of the customer orientation in all organizations, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, domestic and global. A complete description of the program is given in the Graduate and Professional Programs Bulletin (p.12).

GRADUATE programs

Technology-focused MBA with concentration in Marketing

Instead of general course of study, three electives in Marketing should be selected. More about the program and requirements here...

Global Marketing Management

 

The Masters of Science in Business with Global Marketing Management concentration offers students the opportunity to concentrate their studies in international marketing and contemporary issues in marketing management while taking courses in other business disciplines that support the program’s focus on global business management. Students select foundation, core and/or elective courses in accounting, economics, finance, information systems or management to complement marketing courses in the program. Students interested in preparing for the increasingly global nature of business will be well suited for this unique master of science degree program. All degree candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in an intensive study program in a foreign language and/or a foreign study program. Read about the curriculum here...

 

 

International Business Certificate Program

This program is offered to executives, managers and advanced students. Next IBCP will be offered in 2004 Fall semester. Here is a sample schedule/ program of the course:

IBCP Schedule

Additional information along with 2003 Fall registration form:

Information and registration form

Pictures from the Port of Richmond IBCP class

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Last dated: 5/14/04