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Online Associate Degree in Business Administration

Completing the associate degree will waive VCU's general education requirements.

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.