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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Marketing

A major in marketing prepares a student for a career involved in meeting consumer needs and desires for various products and services. Marketing majors focus on the strategies used to attract and encourage people to buy products or utilize services. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to marketing majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Advertising Manager
Buyer 
Claims Adjuster
Consumer Loan Officer
Customer Service Manager
Director of Marketing
Director of Public Relations
District Sales Manager
Economist
Financial Planner 
Insurance Agent
Market Research Analyst
Merchandising Manager
Professor
Property Manager
Public Relations Manager
Purchasing Agent
Real Estate Agent
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
Securities Broker
Wholesale Salesperson

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations (OCC 5.05)
Careers in Advertising (OCC 5)
Careers in Advertising & Marketing (OCC 5.03)
Careers in Marketing (OCC 134)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic Design Careers (OCC 40)
Opportunities in Marketing Careers (OCC 135)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Marketing & Management: http://www.bsu.edu/marketing/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
Careers in Marketing: http://www.careers-in-marketing.com/
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider

 

 

 

 

 

 

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