Rusty Stough's marketing class

Why Marketing?

Ever been captivated by a clever advertisement or inspired by a brand’s message? That’s the power of marketing!

Marketing is all about connecting with people, understanding their needs, and creating strategies to deliver products or services that make a difference. As a marketing student, you’ll dive into consumer behavior, market research, and branding techniques to learn how to tell compelling stories that resonate with your audience.

But marketing isn’t just about selling—it’s about building relationships, sparking conversations, and driving growth for businesses and organizations. Whether you’re passionate about digital marketing, social media, or strategic planning, UMaine will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBS Core, 37
    Major, 15
    To graduate, 120
  • Popular Pairings: Management, Sport Management, Communications, New Media, Psychology
  • Student Org: American Marketing Association (AMA)

MBS Undergrads

Marketing Students

% Double Major

Potential Careers

  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Brand Manager
  • Account Executive
  • Content Marketing Manager
  • Event Coordinator
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Website Manager

Curriculum Requirements

All business students must complete 12 Core Courses and 3 Professional Skills Courses:

  • Introduction to Business (MGT 101)
  • Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (BUA 105, 1-credit)
  • Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
  • Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACC 202)
  • The Legal Environment of Business (MGT 220)
  • Digital Business Transformation (BIS 235)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)
  • Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)
  • Production/Operations Management (MGT 337)
  • Introduction to International Business (MGT 343)
  • Business Finance (FIN 350)
  • Strategic Management (MGT 449)
  • Professional Skills Courses (3, 1-credit courses)

Students must earn a C- or better in all core business classes and may repeat any class only once in order to maintain academic good standing.

Complete 4 Required Courses:

  • Services Marketing (MKT 371)
  • Marketing Research (MKT 378)
  • Consumer Behavior (MKT 382)
  • Managerial Marketing (MKT 480)

Complete 1 Marketing Elective:

  • Integrated Marketing Communication (MKT 372)
  • Personal Selling and Sales Management (MKT 374)
  • Retail Management (MKT 375)
  • International Marketing (MKT 376)
  • Digital Marketing (MKT 385)
  • New Product Management (MKT 476)
  • Topics in Marketing (MKT 490)
  • Sport Marketing (SPT 355)

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