Marketing

Program Coordinator

Kris Humes
Somonauk High School
(815)498-2314 
khumes@somonauk.net
 

Program Description

Marketing is all around us. Marketing is the process of getting the goods and services from the producer to the ultimate consumer. This area is growing and changing constantly with the changing global economy, changes in technology, new discoveries, and new methods of marketing. Changes are being made everyday that will impact the future of marketing.

Many marketing jobs will require bachelor’s and master’s degrees. However, many jobs will be available at every level and with varying degrees. This diversity allows many employment opportunities for the workers with competencies in the marketing field.

Employment opportunities include banking, transporting, advertising, distribution, selling, buying, retailing, wholesaling, and many other areas of the business world. Marketing will benefit all people pursuing a career in business and provide a good foundation for further study.

College Credits

Students successfully completing the following secondary courses from VALEES certified Marketing high school programs are eligible to apply for college credit for articulated Waubonsee Community College Courses:

If you successfully complete
VALEES Course:

You may be eligible for credit for WCC Course:

B110, Business and Technology Concepts
or
B111, Fundamentals of Business
and
B234, Marketing
or
B235, Marketing

SBU 100 Creation and Management of a Small Business

B234 Marketing
or
B235 Marketing
and
B240 Sales

SBU 120 Marketing and Personal Selling for Small Business

Applicable Degrees and Certificates

Credit earned for completion of articulated courses may be used as a part of the requirements for the following certificate and degree programs a Waubonsee Community College.

Associate in Applied Science

Marketing
Marketing: Fashion Merchandising

Certificate of Achievement

Marketing
Marketing: Fashion Merchandising

Employment Opportunities

Marketing Careers are available in many types of organizations. While many marketing positions require a bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, there are many career opportunities available. These positions include:

Inside Sales:

$26,350 to $51,580

Outside Sales:

$28,020 to $83,330

Purchasing:

$22,290 to $89,740

Customer Service:

$11,750 to $39,540

Promotions:

$23,000 to $97,000

 

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