marketing as a major. Good idea?
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It's a good major if it is something that is interesting to you.\n\nMy major was Business Administration:  Marketing.  I've been very glad I chose that major, although I will admit I had my moments of doubt because so much of it is about sales and the idea of retail sales doesn't appeal to me at all.\n\nThe business administration degree is useful in a huge variety of businesses and job descriptions and I have found many unexpected ways in which the marketing concentration really paid off for me.\n\nLooking back, I think I might have enjoyed a job as a product manager for a large manufacturing company.\n\nMy first use of the degree was as a manager for a market research firm.  I'd taken several market research classes and oversaw special market research projects.\n\nI later used the degree as a retail manager for a computer store and the marketing *definately* paid off in that position.\n\nI moved into IT for several years.  I migrated to a project management position with that company but missed the customer interactions.  I now head up the business teams for IT projects and have a major role in product management and customer interactions.  I LOVE it!\n\nGood luck to you in your degree decision and your career!
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Here is some info\n\nhttp://www.collegegrad.com/careers/manag03.shtml\n\n\nAs far as colleges go, just about an university will be good. It's a pretty basic degree that you need to get that can get you a job in advertising, marketing and P.R. so any college will offer the classes you need. But read that website scroll down to the "Training, Other Qualifications,\nand Advancement" headline for job specific degrees!! :)
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What you major in might be different from what you actually end up doing, so it's ok if you hear different opinions. But from what you describe, I think you are fit for many majors and you just have to pick one to become a domain expert. Some examples:\n\nIf you wan to help the public, History is a good major to understand the evolution of society and events which have led to today's status quo. Understanding history will help you predict and mold the future as changes occur.\n\nIf you want to do (white collar jobs) public service, I think many people also get their law degree. Something you should consider after your bachelor's education.\n\nPsychology will help you understand why and how people think, which could help you get into clinics and social institutions helping mentally-ill people. I think to be a psychologist or someone who studies people, you would have to obtain a master's or doctor's degree. Something to think about... Some psychology grads also get hired by software companies to help build more intuitive and smarter software products.
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planning a career in advertising?
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A good economics class can be very useful for you in the future.  I wouldn't skip it.  But a major?  It depends on where your interests lie. Do you have to pick a major right now? Maybe just select something general for now until you find something that really turns you on for a major.
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There are many career options in the area of marketing and advertising.    I do not believe most marketing and advertising degrees will require more than a year of calculus at most.  \n\nHow much math you need to have a successful career however will depend on your career objective or goal.  for example, if you are looking to be a copywriter, designer or part of the creative process, you won't need much math background to be successful.   If you are looking for a more traditional career in marketing and advertising, a math background will be advantageous.   \n\nA career in this field requires professionals to decide what marketing and advertising techniques are most effective.   That requires some analytical capability.   Statistics is the math of choice to help determine advertising and marketing effectiveness.  For example, if you create two different television commercials, how do you know which one is the best?   You may decide to show both commerials to various audiences and analyze their respective behaviors.  You will want to know which one of the commercials drove the best results.   This will require some understanding of some core statistical concepts.\n\nA math background will also help you in traditional marketing tasks such as research, campaign analysis and budgeting.  For example, if you decide you want to research your customers and you decide to use a survey to gather answers, you will have to know how to interpret the results of the survey.  This requires an ability to understand statistical concepts such as, did I survey enough customers?   do the answers accurately represent my target customer? \n\nDon't worry, you won't have to compete with the math geeks to be a successul marketer.   You need to know enough so you will feel comfortable with your job.    Take about a year of calculus and heavy up on your statistics classes.
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In college, the math is much different.  There are basic classes, and specific classes.  Marketing will require Statistics.  My biggest nightmare and I'm good at Math.  I suggest you get a catalog from your university(s) of choice and check our the curriculum requirements.  Most universities and colleges have them posted online and you can see exactly what will be required.
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For a brief description on marketing careers see:\n\nhttp://www.sfsu.edu/~mktgwww/career.htm\nhttp://marketing.about.com/od/exploremar...\nhttp://www.careers-in-marketing.com/...\nhttp://www.sfsu.edu/~mktgwww/career.htm...
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I would suggest either getting a Business education, or a teaching degree, if you think you like teaching.  Business you can use to do an awful lot of things, if you are unsure what you want to do.  However, I would only kind of heed the person above me answer, the marketable part of it is right- but dont just pick any old major.  My brother has struggled with his English degree, and a guy I knew that majoed in Poli Sci just because he liked it (but didnt have any real plan what to do with it afterward) managed to get a job, but has been kinda stuck in the same place forever.  So the marketable part is the key.  Poli Sci or other majors liek that are fine if you have aplan as to what you want to do with them (for Poli Sci, Law School, urban planning, etc would all be fine ways to go, so its viable, as long as you liek the career paths that it most likely lends itself to).
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It sounds to me you're the type who would get into a multi-level marketing business. There are a number of organizations like this you can look into.
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I suggest you major in Business at your college, because you get to learn not only about finance (stocks and investing), but you also learn about marketing, accounting, and managing your own business.
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i know two people in this field and neither has a graduate degree. one majored in communications undergrad and the other marketing. creativity, energy, ability to work well under pressure and good communication skills are what is needed most. talk to a few folks who are doing the job to find out more. linkedin or the ama are options. good luck.
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a) Marketing people gain respect when they truly appreciate the sales effort - a brief stint in field sales/ channel sales can help gain credibility.\nb) If u r not so much a sales person, u cud try Market Research as a field - Specialized role that needs ur analytical ability.\nc) An MBA degree can help if u r serious about a career in marketing.\nd) Of the various stuff u do in marketing, which one are u most good at? If it is data analysis, move to research. If it is promotion, try an ad agency. If it is strategy & tactics, try sales. In short- move from generalist to specialist, wherever u r good at.\n\nALL THE BEST!!!!
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Speaking as a Marketing Major myself, I say it would depend upon your marketing concentration (Most community colleges offer basic nutrition classes which would give you more information on that side).  So if you are into Sales, then I would try a whole foods distributor.  If you are into promotions then I would say a place like the food and drug administration.  If you are interested in a particular food item like Milk, I'd try the dairy counsel.  It all just really depends upon where your interests lie.
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I'm also interested in an entertainment related career. Your major isn't going to matter as much as you think. When it comes to Hollywood, it's about who you know. I'd suggest something along the lines of Communications or Business though. You may also want to check out programs for entertainment/arts management  throughout the country that will cover what you need to know and assist you in finding an internship to enable you to get a better insight into that career - perhaps even land you a job at that company.
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If I understand correctly, you're wondering what career choices are available to a business major, right?  Well, a huge part of college is figuring out what you want to do with your degree.  As a business major, you'll have a huge variety of classes that touch on different professions.  When you find the one that you like, you'll know it.
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Business Administration is a broad major, but if you have a degree in BA and are working retail, something major is wrong.  It is a very marketable and flexible degree.  If one of the specialties within the college of business seem intetesting to you, it would be good to pick it up as a primary or secondary major.  IS is good, if you want to be technical.  I would skip HR.  Finance or accounting are both good too, but as you mentioned, they aren't very exciting.  Be creative, but stick with what you are interested in.  Many people don't even work in the area they studied as their major.