Be a marketing pro.
Grow the skills and confidence needed for a career in marketing and management.
Companies need to promote their products through advertising campaigns and other promotional activities to expand their market share. They also need effective managers to oversee their day-to-day operations. Moraine Valley’s program will help you gain a strong foundation in fundamental marketing and management principles that can be applied in retail, sales, marketing research, marketing management and other business positions.
Many students who take this program go on to earn a four-year degree. An important feature of this program is the internship/seminar component.
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Turn Passion into a Career in Retail Management
Navigate the industry and understand business services with internship opportunities
This program is designed to provide students with entry-level employment or advancement within businesses involved in the marketing of goods or services. This program prepares students for career opportunities as store managers, department and division managers, product managers, warehouse managers and purchasing agents.
Jobs for retail supervisors and managers without college-level coursework are expected to be very competitive.
The A.A.S. Degree in Marketing and Management program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.
This program is designed to provide students with entry-level employment or advancement within businesses involved in the marketing of goods or services. This program prepares students for career opportunities as store managers, department and division managers, product managers, warehouse managers and purchasing agents. This list is not inclusive of all occupations available to marketing and management graduates since management positions vary in fields such as product and production planning, advertising, sales, retailing, wholesaling, distribution, consumer research, small business ownership and general business administration.
Jobs for retail supervisors and managers without college-level coursework are expected to be very competitive. Some retail companies have begun requiring their sales staff to report directly to upper-management personnel, bypassing the department-level manager. Many job openings will occur as experienced supervisors and managers move into higher levels of management.
Potential Careers in Marketing and Management
Moraine Valley鈥檚 marketing and management program provides a strong foundation for a career business.
Real stories of transfer success.
Begin your bachelor鈥檚 degree at Moraine Valley by taking the same general education and elective courses you鈥檇 complete in your first two years at a four-year school鈥攁t a lower cost. A.A. and A.S. degrees help you transfer smoothly, often with junior standing. Students follow the transfer guidelines of their intended university, supported by advisors who build a personalized academic plan.
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Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material, they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | 1238 | Business |
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