Business Marketing
Outcomes
- Business Marketing — A.S. Degree 60 credits
- Business Marketing Specialist — A.A.S. Degree 60 credits
- Marketing Communications Specialist — Certificate 28 credits
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Business Marketing Specialist — A.A.S. Degree
| Course# | Course Title | Credits |
| ACCT1000 | Accounting I | 4 |
This introductory course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment. These concepts are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. The phrase "generally accepted accounting principles" (or "GAAP" consists of three important sets of rules: (1) the basic accounting principles and guidelines, (2) rules and standards issued by FASB and (3) the generally accepted industry practices. The course explores the role of accounting as a primary business information system. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| MKTC1000 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Introduction to marketing terms, concepts, and skills useful in analyzing marketing problems. Covers legal, behavioral, ethical, competitive, economic, technological and international factors affecting product, pricing, promotion, and marketing channel decisions. Identify factors marketing managers take into account when creating a marketing plan, including buying behavior, market segmentation, product life cycle, packaging, branding, pricing, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and product distribution methods. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC1100 | Fundamentals of Sales | 3 |
Introduction of the basic principles and applications of the sales process as they may apply to industrial, wholesale and retail selling situations. This would include prospecting and qualifying, planning and pre-approaching, approaching the customer, the sales presentation/demonstration, handling objections, closing the sale and post-sale service and follow-up with customer. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each participant is expected to attend classes as scheduled, participate in classroom activities, and complete assignments on time. | ||
| MKTC1150 | Consumer and Professional Buying Behavior | 3 |
Course examines the principles of the behavioral sciences of psychology, sociology and anthropology and how these sciences are used in creating marketing communications plans aimed at consumer or professional buyers. Specific topics include perception processes, lifestyle analysis, personality psychographics, motivation analysis and influence of groups on buying behaviors. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2000 | Advertising Practices and Procedures | 3 |
This course studies advertising fundamentals. Students will explore the marketing communications plan, product and service positioning, consumer behavior theories, uses of various media, relationship advertising, and the process of developing creative strategies. Examination of advertising's relationship to other promotional elements of selling, sales promotion and publicity, and the functions and operation of an advertising agency. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2060 | Proposal Writing | 1 |
This course is an introduction to the proposal-writing process and its role in the marketing cycle. It covers the skills needed and information required to write a compelling proposal. It also covers the components of a good proposal and factors that can result in a rejected proposal. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least two hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2105 | Marketing Communications Writing | 3 |
Course examines how to write advertising copy for all areas of marketing communications such as the Internet, public relations, news media, scriptwriting, business writing as well as for print, radio, television and collateral media. Prerequisites: None. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2220 | Promotional Marketing | 2 |
This course explains the importance of promotions in marketing. It defines the steps in promotion planning and the strategies used in both trade and consumer promotions. Techniques in promotional strategies, such as motivational and support programs, event sponsorship, premiums, contests and sweepstakes, tie-in programs, sampling, discounts, and couponing, will be discussed. Prerequisites: None. Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least two hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2310 | Public Relations | 3 |
This course explains the nature and use of public relations as a promotional tool. Training in the writing and preparation of press releases and press kits, publicity campaigns, conduct of press conferences, and other public relations tools. Course also includes current practices and problems in the field of public relations. Emphasizes successful case histories and planning techniques. Prerequisites: None. Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2410 | Marketing Visual Communications | 1 |
The understanding of print and electronic visual communications is an integral part of marketing communications. In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the role visual communications plays in the marketing process. The course includes study how to select pictures to use in e-marketing, public relations and print including the importance of a photograph's content. Students will become familiar with the role visual communication specialists play in the marketing process. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each participant is expected to attend classes as scheduled, participate in classroom activities, and complete assignments on time. | ||
| MKTC2505 | E-Marketing | 3 |
Course provides an overview of electronic commerce by examining and evaluating tactics of businesses utilizing the internet and other electronic media as part of their marketing mix. A review is made of Web technology trends and e-commerce strategies. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2550 | International Marketing | 3 |
This course introduces students to the concepts and disciplines of international marketing. Students develop an understanding of the international environment and its impact on marketing. Topics include social and cultural influences; political, legal and financial considerations; exporting and importing; organizational alternatives; information sources; market-entry strategies; pricing and distribution; sales and communications practices; counter trade; and other current international marketing issues. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2600 | Marketing Research | 3 |
This course examines the processes and techniques used in securing, analyzing and creatively using information to identify marketing problems and opportunities. Businesses need current information on which to base their marketing decisions; this course studies research to help business determine marketing strategies and create plans for such objectives as product development, marketing promotional evaluations, operation efficiencies and client satisfaction. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class. | ||
| MKTC2815 | Business Law | 3 |
Examine workplace issues impacting supervisory responsibilities and explore the influence of ethics on individuals and organizations. You will be introduced to the American legal system. Understand civil, contract, employment, and labor laws and how they affect business, such as harassment, discrimination, TORTS, documentation and terminations. Prerequisites: None. Offered: fall, spring Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities & projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell-phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views. | ||
| MKTC2900 | Portfolio and Interviewing | 1 |
Students will prepare their portfolios for interviewing and showing potential employers. Students will also learn how to set-up interviews, develop interviewing skills and create their resumes and cover letters for job searches. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each participant is expected to attend classes as schedules, participate in classroom activities, and complete assignments on time. | ||
| MKTC2970 | Internship | 3 |
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| Technical Elective* | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
General Education
| Course# | Course Title | Credits |
| ENGL1150 | Composition I | 3 |
This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Science or Math Course (MnTC Goal 3 or 4) | 3 | |
| General Education Electives** | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 60 |
* Technical electives may be selected from the following subject areas:
MKTC, SMGT, ENTR or ACCT with advisor approval.
** Select General Education electives from any MnTC goal area.
