Southeast Missouri State University 1873

Integrated & Digital Marketing Communications Degree

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DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT

Marketing
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Are you excited about the digital world and want to shape how brands connect with audiences online? Our Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications degree is your pathway to mastering the latest trends and tools in the industry.

The Integrated Marketing Communications degree at SEMO builds skills in branding, advertising, social media, public relations, internet marketing, sales promotion, event marketing, professional sales, fundraising, etc. The focus is to develop the ability to create a unique message and integrate it across a diverse set of media options. Students in this major have a strong foundation in the areas of consumer behavior, marketing research, and marketing strategy.

What Makes Our Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications Degree Unique?

The integrated marketing and communication degree courses include emphasis on marketing communications and digital marketing as well as business research, consumer behavior analysis, and strategy. In addition, study a solid core of business courses encompassing management, finance, accounting, business law, information systems, quantitative analysis, business strategy, and international business.

  • Engage with award-winning faculty mentors who themselves are marketing professionals. 
  • Gain valuable real-world learning experience through projects with real clients and work. 
  • Learn about the global marketplace firsthand with our more than 30 study abroad programs. 
  • Put your creativity into practice at the Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

What Can You Do with an Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications Degree?

SEMO's integrated marketing degree opens up a world of exciting career opportunities where you can blend creativity with technology to drive business success. Marketing communication degree graduates are prepared to work in various roles that focus on developing and managing digital marketing strategies, building brand awareness, and engaging audiences across platforms.

Integrated and Digital Marketing Communications Degree Career Paths:

  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • SEO/SEM Analyst
  • Content Strategist
  • Email Marketing Coordinator

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Hands-on Learning

When it comes to learning by doing, you’ll have ample opportunity. Our students work with real business clients to develop marketing solutions. This work is often implemented, including media placement. And, our students have won more than 40 American Advertising Awards for their efforts!
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Marketing Communications Degree Outcomes & Careers

  • $171k

    Marketing Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for marketing managers is $171,520. 

  • $86k

    Marketing Specialist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a marketing specialist is $86,480.

  • $149k 

    Advertising Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an advertising manager is $149,270. 

Turn Ambition into Action

The integrated marketing curriculum includes core business courses as well as support courses in communication, leadership, and professionalism. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.

Business Administration Core – 30 hours required

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.
  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • BA101 The Business Universe (3)
  • BA490 Business Policy and Strategy (3)
  • BL255 Business Law (3)
  • FI361 Financial Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
  • AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
  • BA550 Global Logistics (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC580 International Economics (3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
  • MG560 International Management (3)
  • MK560 International Marketing (3)

*An International Course taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major.

Support Courses – 27 hours required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.
  • BA252 Business Communication (2)
  • BA452 Professionalism (1)
  • EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
  • MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
  • MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
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  • SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

Marketing Major Courses – 30 hour major – no minor required

Required Marketing Core:
  • MK343 Integrated Marketing Communication (3)
  • MK344 Consumer Behavior (3)
  • MK345 Introduction to Business Research (3)
  • MK449 Marketing Management (3)
  • MK586 Customer Metrics (3)
  • Choose 3 Hours MK Courses (300-500 level except MK 301), MG560*, MK560*, ER361, ER461, or BA560*
Real World Experience** – Choose one option:
  • Participate in the departmentally approved international academic program
OR
  • Complete a departmentally approved internship
Choose 3 hours:
  • PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
  • SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)

Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications Option:

  • AR180 Digital Literacy for Art + Design (3)
  • EN303 Content Copywriting (3)
  • MK443 Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications Practicum (3)
  • MK555 Digital Marketing Strategies (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • MK341 Public Relations (3)
  • MK342 Professional Selling (3)
*If selected as elective, cannot also count for international course requirement for the BSBA degree.
**Class used to fulfill the real-world experience requirement may also be used to fulfill the elective requirement.

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

First

Fall Semester (16 Hours) 
  • UI100 (1) 
  • EN100 (3) 
  • BA101 (3) 
  • MA116 or MA123 (3) 
  • MI101 (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (15 Hours) 
  • EN140 (3) 
  • SC105 (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
  • General Education (3) 

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Second Year 

Fall Semester (17 Hours) 
  • AC221 (3) 
  • BA252 (2) 
  • EC215 (3) 
  • QM257 (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (15 Hours) 
  • AC222 (3) 
  • BL255 (3) 
  • EC225 (2) 
  • MK301 (3) 
  • QM258 (3) 

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Third Year 

Fall Semester (16 Hours) 
  • BA452 (1) 
  • FI361 (3) 
  • MG301 (3) 
  • MK300-599/ MG560/MK560/
    ER361/ER461/BA560* (3)     
  • General Education (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (14 Hours) 
  • AR180 (3) 
  • MI375 (3) 
  • MK343 (3) 
  • MK344 (3) 
  • Elective (2) 

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA 

Fourth Year 

Fall Semester (15 Hours) 
  • EN303 (3) 
  • MK341 or MK342 (3) 
  • MK555 (3) 
  • International Course (3) 
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (12 Hours) 
  • BA490 (3) 
  • MK345 (3)
  • MK443 (3)
  • MK449 (3) 

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA 

A minimum 2.25 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BSBA degree.

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Where Can I Work With an Integrated Marketing Communications Degree?

Marketing and digital communication degree graduates are prepared to work in social media, event marketing, digital marketing, advertising, marketing research and strategy. When it comes to digital marketing, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a sharp increase in digital media jobs. Our grads work at large corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and agencies including:

  • AT&T
  • CBS Radio KMOV
  • Enterprise Holdings
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Maritz Marketing Research
  • Mondelez/Nabisco
  • Red Letter Communications
  • Wells Fargo Financial

Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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Alix Gasser

Alumnus

SEMO offered an affordable education that provided me with so many open doors to pursue my passion and gain real-life experience. I was always more than just a body in the classroom. I really got to know my professors and received great coaching and mentorship at Southeast. My professors helped me harness my strengths and showed me how to use them to be successful in a business atmosphere.

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Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

LOCATION

Main Campus - Cape

DEPARTMENT

Marketing

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DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

LOCATION

Main Campus - Cape

COLLEGE

Arts & Media

DEPARTMENT

Mass Media

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Dempster Hall, 225

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One University Plaza, MS 5875
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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