Department of Marketing

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Find your fearless in the Department of Marketing.

Through the marketing programs at SEMO, you will learn how to stand out in the world of business. Our programs teach consumer psychology, data-driven strategy, and creative marketing solutions. You will gain the skills to turn insight into action, make strategic decisions, and create marketing that drives real-world impact.

Are you asking yourself, "What do Marketing Majors do?" At SEMO the answer is clear. Your marketing coursework emphasizes hands-on, collaborative projects, professional mentoring, and internship opportunities, giving you experience that sets you apart. You will learn from experienced faculty and connect with industry professionals, building the relationships that advance your career. Graduate with experience, not just a degree, and step confidently into the business world.

Marketing at SEMO

Boldly Supportive

SEMO students work closely with faculty who guide them through their education. Mentors provide insight, feedback, and advice, helping students refine skills, explore career paths, and build confidence for future success.
Experience-Driven

At SEMO, we believe marketing is best learned through applied strategy. Through our chapter of Collegiate DECA, students build leadership, teamwork, and strategic skills while competing and strengthening their professional portfolios.
Deeply Connected

Once a Redhawk, always a Redhawk. SEMO’s alumni network keeps our community connected, providing mentoring, networking, and career support. Students benefit from relationships that extend beyond graduation, giving them a lifelong connection to industry professionals.
Fearlessly Forward

SEMO marketing students regularly compete in and win the American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards, the advertising industry’s largest competition recognizing creative excellence. Students build a strong foundation to thrive in a fast-changing, competitive industry.

Types of Marketing Degrees

The marketing industry is dynamic and full of opportunity. At SEMO, you can choose from undergraduate, graduate, and online marketing programs designed to build real-world skills. Customize your degree with specializations like digital marketing, fashion marketing, professional selling, or management to match your career goals.

Find your path

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Experiential Learning in Marketing

Our experience-driven marketing degree programs gives you limitless opportunities. Marketing students at SEMO engage in real marketing challenges, work alongside professionals, and gain the skills and connections to launch successful careers. Work with peers, engage with local businesses, and graduate with the skills you need to step boldly into the marketing world.

Explore hands-on learning

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Real-World Marketing Internship Experience

Put knowledge into action. Through our internship program, gain hands-on learning that integrates classroom knowledge with real-world skill development. Internships allow you to work on real marketing projects, build professional connections, and develop confidence and experience that employers value. Internships prepare you to fearlessly begin your career.

Jumpstart your career

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What Can You do With a Marketing Degree?

$171k

Marketing Manager

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for a marketing manager is $171k.
$86k

Marketing Specialist

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for a marketing specialist or research analyst is $86k.
6%

Projected Employment Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% growth in marketing and advertising careers from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. occupations.

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Course Information

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Graduate Ready for What’s Next

Makayla chose SEMO because she was looking for an accredited marketing program in Missouri that would turn her excitement for the field into a career.
She didn’t waste any time landing an internship with SEMO’s University Marketing and Communications Department, where she works on promoting the Harrison College of Business and Computing. Now, she’s building skills in and out of class.
In her marketing courses, she’s learning from professors who bring real industry experience and are invested in her success.
Students with a drive for marketing, like Makayla, build the skills employers want in an accredited marketing program in Missouri by creating marketing plans for businesses and mastering the tools used in the field.
SEMO’s marketing alumni are trusted professionals across the nation, equipped with the knowledge and experience to lead in their field.
Makayla is already building a portfolio that sets her apart, backed by the support and mentorship she found in the Department of Marketing and Office of University Marketing and Communications. Check out her story to see how you can shape your future in an accredited marketing program in Missouri at SEMO.