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Marketing, Associate in Arts Degree

Banner Code: 2_AA_MRKET

Control Number: 11420

Financial Aid Eligible


This program prepares students for entry-level positions in marketing including sales, social media marketing, and customer service. The curriculum enables students to select from a variety courses to further develop their marketing and management skillsets and career focus. 

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Apply practical market research methods used in the development of marketing strategies.
  2. Develop marketing plans that include market analysis, market segmentation, pricing, promotion, and customer service.
  3. Apply the use of the Internet and social media for marketing activities.
  4. Practice written and verbal communications that enhance business interactions.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

  • Entry Level Marketing Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst / Specialist
  • Assistant Marketing Manager

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
BUS G100Introduction To Business3
BUS G101The Mindset of Business Success3
BUS G130Introduction to Business Writing3
or BUS G139 Business Communication
MKTG G100Principles Of Marketing3
MGMT G155Customer Service3
MKTG G157Finding and Knowing Your Customer1.5
MKTG G167Marketing and Social Media for Entrepreneurs1.5
Electives
Select two of the following:6-7
CS G130Survey Of Computer Science/Information Technology4
DART G150Digital Image Editing I: Beginning Photoshop3
MGMT G110Elements Of Management3
MGMT G152Starting a Business - Entrepreneurial Small Business3
MKTG G135Retail Management3
MKTG G140Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce3
Major Total24-25
GE Pattern (Local or Cal-GETC)18-39
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)
Total Units60