Marketing Communications Certificate in Applied Science
Program Description
The purpose of this certificate is to provide students with a basic understanding of marketing. All courses in this certificate apply to the Marketing Associate in Applied Science degree.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Marketing Communications certificate program is to provide students with a basic and practical introduction to the concept of marketing that will enhance their career opportunities and facilitate the pursuance of additional degree programs.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type of Program
Day, evening or online
Employment Opportunities
Advertising agencies, business-to-business sales, retail sales, customer service relations.
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/marketing/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| MKT 240 | Advertising | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 | |
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General education course