Marketing, Bachelor of Science
VCU
The Bachelor of Science in Marketing gives students a broad working knowledge of contemporary marketing philosophy and practice. Major coursework provides a mix of educational approaches, including lecture and discussion, case problems, and in-field experience. Alumni positions in fields such as marketing management, advertising, sales, marketing research, public relations, and retailing.
The general marketing concentration provides students an understanding of the processes of creating and communicating value for customers, clients and society at large. Judicious selection of courses will also allow students to tailor their program of study to their individual backgrounds, interests and career aspirations.
The concentration in marketing communication and analytics gives students a focus on the importance of traditional media and social media marketing strategies in the marketplace.
The concentration in product and brand management gives students a focus on product and service development, as well as branding strategy.
A marketing degree prepares you for careers in market research, product and brand management, advertising and marketing communication, experiential and digital marketing, and sales. Marketing researchers gather and analyze data on consumers, competitors, trends, and the success of marketing efforts. Brand managers develop a brand's lasting impact by strategically aligning all advertising, promotion, pricing, product, packaging and distribution decisions. Product managers develop a strategic vision for delivering value to customers. Product designers create product or service Innovations. Advertising and marketing communications develop the primary creative force for messages and strategically where and when to communicate them. Experiential marketing engages consumers with a brand through active participation in events and customer experiences. Digital marketers create content or brand experiences, interact with customers or communicate messages via Websites, mobile platforms or social media. Sales develops relationships with clients and creates solutions for them that will grow their business.
- Account Manager
- Brand Analyst
- Business Development Specialist
- Content Strategist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Digital Media Specialist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Search Engine Optimization Analyst
- Social Media Specialist
- Business Development Manager
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Market Research Director
- Senior Consultant
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
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Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
- MATH 200 or BUSN 212
- SCMA 301
- Natural Sciences requirement only
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- 2.0+ cumulative GPA to graduate and 2.0+ major GPA to graduate
Marketing, Bachelor of Science
Virginia Community College System (Associate of Science in Business Administration)
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING | GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY | DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY | EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS | PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE | ||
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Schedule an appointment with your community college advisor to map out your associate degree course plan.
- Enroll in the SDV student success course.
- Complete your math and english requirements in your first year.
- Be prepared for academic challenges and utilize tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Explore GRASP financial aid resources and submit the FAFSA on time.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Explore the School of Business website.
- Learn about the transfer admission process for VCU.
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations at your community college.
- Volunteer for community service projects.
- Register to vote.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Identify a mentor in a diversity organization.
- Attend diversity-focused events on your community college campus and in your community (e.g., international festival).
- Make friends with people with diverse perspectives and join a cultural or identity-related student organization.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Create LinkedIn profile.
- Complete career assessments through the Virginia Education Wizard.
- Browse information about occupations and job titles associated with marketing.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Practice independent living skills such as money and time management, self-care, and personal responsibility.
- Create a weekly and monthly budget.
- Prepare for a career after college by creating a brand for yourself.
- Develop personal and career goals and create SMART steps for 2-3 "dream jobs."
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Submit the FAFSA on time.
- Explore the concentrations of the marketing degree.
- Submit a transfer advising request to the VCU Transfer Center.
- Meet with your community college advisor to finalize plans to complete your associate degree.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in ACC, ECO and MTH. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Explore the concentrations of the marketing major: general, marketing communications & analytics, and product & brand management.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Apply to VCU.
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing options for next year.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the VCU School of Business, consider joining a VCU club, or meeting with VCU students to make professional and personal connections.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Consider learning a foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
- Check out the VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) and follow @vcuomsa.
- Attend VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or School of Business-related events.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL and learn about VCU's REAL graduation requirement.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs throughout the year.
- cquire career related experience (e.g., job, internship, organization involvement).
- If your GPA is 3.5 or higher, consider applying for the VCU Honors College.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Explore the types of aid available at VCU.
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
Marketing, Bachelor of Science
Virginia Community College System (Associate of Science in Business Administration)
Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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Students who earn this associate degree before enrolling at VCU will be eligible for a waiver of VCU's general education requirements. | ||||
SDV 100 or 101 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
ENG 111 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
MTH 161 (or MTH 167) | Precalculus I | MATH 141 | 3 | General education |
MTH 261 or MATH 263 | Applied Calculus or Calculus I | BUSN 212 or MATH 200 | 3 to 4 | Major (Ancillary) |
ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | ACCT 203 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACCT 204 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
ECO 201 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics | ECON 211 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
ECO 202 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | ECON 210 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | BUSN 201 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
CST 100 or 110 | Public Speaking | BUSN 225 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
Complete general education and elective requirements for associate degree | VCU equivalents | 28 to 29 | Elective | |
Community college credits transferred to VCU | 60 |
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Your GPA Doesn't Transfer With You Although you worked hard to earn your grades at your current institution, they will only be considered by VCU for an admission decision. Once you enroll at VCU, your GPA will reset to 0.0, and your new GPA will be determined by your level of success in your classes at VCU. | |||
Marketing, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in general marketing | |||
MKTG 302 | Marketing and Brand Strategy | 3 | Major |
MKTG 315 | Buyer Behavior | 3 | Major |
MKTG 320 | International Marketing | 3 | Major |
MKTG 310 | Marketing Research | 3 | Major |
MKTG | Marketing electives | 18 | Major |
BUSN 301 | Career and Professional Development | 1 | Major (Ancillary) |
BUSN 499 | Business Knowledge Exam | 0 | Major (Ancillary) |
FIRE 311 | Financial Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
MGMT 303 | Creativity and Ideation | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
MGMT 310 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
MGMT 434 | Strategic Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
MKTG 301 | Marketing Principles | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
SCMA 301 | Business Statistics I | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
SCMA 320 | Production/Operations Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
Select one: BUSN 323, FIRE 325, or FIRE 459 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) | |
Select either INFO 360 or ACCT 307 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) | |
Open elective | 2 | Elective | |
REAL | The REAL requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing a 300-level (or higher) course that has received a REAL attribute of Level 2, 3 or 4 or through an approved “REAL” co-curricular experience that has received a REAL attribute of Level 3 or 4. See VCU advisor for options. | 0 | Major |
Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
Minimum credits required for bachelor's degree | 120 |