Associate in Sales & Marketing Management
Important Dates

08/11/2008 - Fall Quarter Registration Begins
08/11/2008 - Early Start - MBA Program
09/29/2008 - Fall Quarter Begins
11/10/2008 - Winter Quarter Registration Begins
11/17/2008 - Early Start - MBA Program
01/05/2009 - Winter Quarter Begins

Associate in Sales & Marketing Management College Degree


  • Sales and marketing management generates profits – the primary concern of any business.
  • A worker holding an associate degree typically earns $6500 a year more than a high school graduate.*
  • A degree in sales and marketing is an excellent base for a career in business.

    The Associate degree in Sales & Marketing Management at GU/MSB

    The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Sales & Marketing Management program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) was developed in consultation with industry and business leaders. This two-year program provides essential skills and networking relationships. More information

    The two-year associate program is available at any of our locations, including those in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul area), St. Cloud, Moorhead and Rochester, MN; Eau Claire, WI; and Sioux Falls, SD. We also serve distance learners (see Sales and Marketing Management online), and classes can be taken full or part-time.

    It is our goal to move you forward and begin your career as a sales and marketing professional as quickly as possible. Our education department will carefully evaluate your situation to see if program requirements can be partially satisfied by:

    Contact us for an evaluation.

    Courses required for the Associate in Sales & Marketing Management degree

    In addition to an overview of business principles, the Associate's in Sales and Marketing degree program includes exciting sales and marketing courses specifically designed to provide you with skills for today’s global marketplace:

    • Internet Marketing: Every year our economy depends more on the Internet as a marketing medium. An online marketing strategy is an essential part of every company’s business plan. Learn how to grow your own business, become a valued employee or serve as an Internet marketing specialist.
    • Marketing Research: A fascinating class, where you will study a variety of marketing research strategies and explore ways to utilize research results in an effective advertising campaign.
    • Consumer Behavior: Know your customer! In this course, you will study the psychology of the consumer and how to measure and anticipate behavior.
    • Advertising and Promotion: Let the world know about your product! Develop and promote branding.
    • Sales Management: Have the training it takes to position yourself for a leadership role in sales.

    Beyond the associate degree: the Bachelor’s in Business Management

    You may decide to continue your education and pursue a bachelor's degree. The Associate in Sales and Marketing degree fulfills the first two years of requirements for our four-year business degree programs:

    Take the first step today, start your college program tomorrow

    Contact us today. A representative will answer your questions, meet you for a campus tour, and walk you through the entire admissions process. At GU/MSB we provide the support for student success!

    *(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  • An Associate in Sales & Marketing Management degree offers a high return on investment.