Learn how to create value for your organization through market research, understanding consumer behavior, and develop promotional and sales strategies.


Campus Locations

  • Pullman
  • Global
  • Vancouver

Your Business Degree Explained

About this Major

Dive into the dynamic world of Marketing, where you’ll master the art of strategically creating, communicating, and exceeding customer expectations through innovative products, services, and experiences. This major prepares you for diverse careers in marketing management, sales, retail management, marketing research, brand management, and promotion. You’ll conduct market research to understand consumer needs, preferences, and behaviors, develop effective sales strategies, and monitor the ever-changing landscape of commerce and promotion. With a focus on sales, market research, retail management, pricing, distribution, new product introduction, branding, international business, and e-commerce, the Marketing major equips you with versatile skills that are essential for virtually all businesses, organizations, and government agencies.

Learn how to create value for your organization through market research, understanding consumer behavior, and develop promotional and sales strategies.


Campus Locations

  • Pullman
  • Global
  • Vancouver

Your Business Degree Explained

Marketing is one of the most popular majors in the Carson College of Business. But, do you actually know what Marketing is and the many different career paths that you can pursue with a Marketing major? This video will give you a glimpse into your options.

A career in Digital Marketing is one of the many specialty areas that Marketing majors can pursue. With a heavy focus on technology and data, this video explains how people working in the field of digital marketing are an important part of every business.

Details about this Major

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that combines creativity, strategy, and communication? Majoring in Marketing offers you the opportunity to dive into the dynamic world of consumer behavior and market trends. You’ll learn how to strategically create, communicate, and deliver value to customers through innovative products, services, and experiences. By conducting market research, you’ll gain insights into consumer needs and preferences, allowing you to develop effective sales strategies that stand out in competitive markets.

Marketing is not just about selling products; it’s about understanding people and building relationships. You’ll explore various aspects of marketing, from digital marketing and social media to branding and advertising. This major equips you with versatile skills that are highly sought after in today’s job market, opening doors to diverse career paths in industries such as technology, fashion, entertainment, and more. Join the world of marketing and become a key player in shaping the future of business!

Marketers monitor and investigate the changing needs of commerce and promotion and create products and services designed to meet those needs. Marketing involves sales, advertising, promotion, retail management, marketing research, pricing, physical distribution, new product introduction, branding, international business, and e-commerce.

The requirements displayed in this check sheet are taken from the 2024 WSU Catalog.

Marketing Major Requirements

Exciting classes you can take include:

  • MKTG 368 Marketing Research
  • MKTG 349 Professional Sales
  • MKTG 407 Consumer Behavior
  • MKTG 450 Digital Marketing
  • MKTG 461 Product Management
  • MKTG 467 Consumer Judgement and Decision-Making
  • MKTG 468 Societal Marketing
  • MKTG 470 Retail Management
  • MKTG 477 Integrated Marketing Communications
  • MKTG 478 Sales Management
  • MKTG 480 Business to Business Marketing

Possible Careers

Marketing Manager

$161,030 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Sales Director

$138,060 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Market Research Analyst

$76,950 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Digital Marketing Strategist

$76,950 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Communications Specialist

$69,780 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Marketing & Promotions Manager

$126,960 Median Salary
From O* NET Online

Employers

Get Involved

Marketing Club

Interested in learning more about the field of Marketing?  Join the Marketing Club to network and explore career opportunities through company visits, industry speakers and networking with marketing professionals—including WSU alumni—in their workplaces.

Professional Sales Club

Collaborate with others interested in leading change and innovations in businesses.  Connect with successful business leaders and alumni in this space and learn from their experiences and expertise.

Business Clubs

Being part of a student organization takes you beyond the classroom and offers opportunities for you to learn from guest speakers, gain career connections, and contribute to industry and community service projects. Carson clubs and organizations enrich your college experience and provide important leadership opportunities.

Marketing Symposium

An annual event bringing on campus marketing professionals from all industries together to discuss marketing challenges, career recommendations, and insight into the profession.

Fund your Education through Scholarships

The Carson College of Business awards more than $1,000,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are available for both new and continuing WSU students. Applications are collected through the WSU General Scholarship Application.