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Bachelor of Business Administration in Sales and Marketing Management

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Tapping your creative talents. Despite having their own distinct business functions, sales and marketing often work interdependently to meet and exceed corporate objectives. In this degree specialization, you will study the foundations of both of these areas to gain a depth of relevant knowledge of each.

Candidates who complete this program:

  • Integrate Marketing, Sales and Service into a complete model of marketing for an organization
  • Identify and develop communication strategies for linking a firm’s vision, mission, marketing plan and customers
  • Understand core sales principles, and the managerial roles, duties and tasks related to the sales process
  • Identify leadership qualities and to assess the effectiveness for future, personal, career directions
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Who should enroll:

Students who are interested in developing careers in either sales or marketing or those who currently hold positions in either area but need more specialized instruction on theory, techniques and effective management of each function to enhance and advance their careers.  This degree will also assist sales managers and directors who want to learn how to coordinate both of the business functions and to leverage each to increase bottom-line performance.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success6 Credits
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
SOC 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA 301The Global Marketplace
BBA 304Marketing Management
BBA 305Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA 306Financial Accounting
BBA 307Finance
BBA 310Management
BBA 431Marketing Research
BBA 484Global Strategies
BC 345Organizational Communication
BC 352Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH 401Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BC 355Business Communication Contexts
BC 372Intercultural Communication
BC 380Team Communication
BC 465Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC 470Collaboration Technology Systems
BC 475Organizational Training and Development
MATH 301Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BC 400Integrating Sales and Marketing with Service
BC 401Communicating with Markets
BC 402Managing the Sales Force
BC 403Professional Development and Leadership
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA 490BBA Capstone

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses