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Marketing

This program provides an opportunity for students to learn first hand the dynamics of business ownership, business management and business marketing.

Students operate a Mesa Mall-based retail store, which gives students hands-on experience with being entrepreneurs.

Students gain additional knowledge by directly working with area business leaders who serve as role models and mentors in business plan development, research, and marketing strategies.


SOFTWARE/EQUIPMENT

  • Students gain computer skills in addition to using equipment and software typically used in retail functions including inventory control.

FACULTY

A Marketing student at work in an area store

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Advertising
  • Sales
  • Merchandising
  • Buying
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Business owner/operator
  • Business manager
INTERNSHIPS & JOB PLACEMENT
  • Assistance in résumé preparation
  • Coaching in job interviewing technique
  • Internships available for qualified students
  • Job placement assistance.

 

  • Marketing is a part of almost any career.
  • Students in this program will have a professional portfolio at the end of the year.
  • Marketing students may earn as many as 6 hours of college credit while still in high school.

Bishop Campus, 2508 Blichmann Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81505

(970) 255-2600 or (888) 455-2617
wccc@mesastate.edu

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