Field of Interest
Launch a creative career doing what you love.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter or advance your career in the field of marketing and sales. Learn to identify unmet customer needs and new opportunities, evaluate assets, and design value propositions that resonate. The Marketing program can prepare you for a wide range of careers driving success with proven marketing strategies.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Marketing program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Marketing |
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Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Social Media Marketing |
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Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Marketing program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Marketing and Sales |
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Marketing program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$48.30
Annual Median Wage
$100,483
Number of People Employed
178
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.2%
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.17
Annual Median Wage
$60,684
Number of People Employed
986
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 0.8%
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$34.59
Annual Median Wage
$71,962
Annual Job Openings
1,675
Number of People Employed
13,832
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.2%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$60.21
Annual Median Wage
$125,250
Number of People Employed
10,127
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.8%
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$21.29
Annual Median Wage
$44,292
Annual Job Openings
1,759
Number of People Employed
15,807
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.3%
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$31.48
Annual Median Wage
$65,481
Annual Job Openings
1,931
Number of People Employed
17,594
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.9%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
Financial Aid
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