What Can I Do With A Major In...

Marketing

This field of study focuses on understanding the activities involved in getting a product from production to the consumer. Knowledge and techniques of management and organization of the functions of product development, advertising, promotion, pricing, retailing and market research are developed. Career options are found in large and small businesses, wholesale and retail, service providers, entertainment and non-profit organizations.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES*

Account Representative Customer Service Manager Bank Officer
Marketing Director Promotions Director Sales Coordinator
Buyer Claims Adjuster Lobbyist
Special Events Planner Actor/Actress Booking Agent
Circulation Manager Sales Manager Telemarketer
     
Marketing Vice-President Insurance Agent Media Buyer
Fundraiser Consumer Affairs Director Publicity Director
Regional Sales Manager Retail Merchandiser Branch Manager
Public Opinion Surveyor Public Relations Director Advertising Account Executive
Development Officer Management Trainee Direct Mail Specialist
     
Advertising Copywriter Insurance Agent Wholesale Sales Representative
Development Manager Employment Interviewer Director of Research & Development
Broker Grant Writer Franchise Specialist
Communication Director Real Estate Broker Visual Display Artist
*positions are at various levels, some of which require graduate degrees

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Job Profiles.org

Careers in Business

Wet Feet Career Profiles

Jobs in advertising and marketing

Public Relations Articles and Advice

Books Available at the Office of Career Services:

Career Choices for Students of Business by Career Associates

Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations by Shelly Field

Careers in Marketing by Lila Stair and Leslie Stair

Careers in Nonprofits & Government Agencies by WetFeet Insider Guide

Careers in Communications by Shonan Noronha

Getting the MBA Admissions Edge by Alan Mendonca and Matt Symonds

The Inside Track to Careers in Real Estate by Stan Ross

Marketing & Sales Career Directory by Ronald Fry

Opportunities in Event Planning Careers by Blythe Camenson

Top Careers for Business Graduates by Checkmark Books

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Lasell College Wins NEA Grant to Create Online Fashion Design Catalog  Thursday, May 2, 2013Lasell College President Michael B. Alexander announced today that the College is the recipient of a $20,000 2013 National Endowment for the Arts matching grant to assist in the creation of an online fashion design catalog. The Lasell grant proposal was one of 50 grants funded by the NEA in its Art Works Design category.

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