Business Degrees
An Associate in Sales and Marketing degree provides an excellent foundation for a career in business and a base for future studies. Consider training for a career in sales and marketing:
- Sales and marketing professionals generate 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 an independent business owner.
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An Associate in Sales and Marketing degree offers a high return on investment.
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 area and greater Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. We will be opening more Upper Midwest locations in the near future, including several in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. 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:
- Transfer credits
- College credit for work experience
- Credit for military training
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. The following courses can all be taken on campus or through our Online Business College.
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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.
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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.
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Consumer Behavior: Know your customer! In this course, you will study the psychology of the consumer and how to measure and anticipate behavior.
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Advertising and Promotion: Let the world know about your product! Develop and promote branding.
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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:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Business Management: Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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)
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.