Business Administration, Marketing | Lake Superior State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningMonitoringActive LearningPersuasionCoordinationManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingCommunications and MediaProduction and ProcessingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasOriginalitySpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, m
Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, w
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and d
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure product
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Desktop computersLaser facsimile machinesNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopiersScannersTablet computers10-key calculatorsCell phonesComputer scannersCredit card processing machinesDigital camerasHandtrucksHumidity test chambersLaptop computersMagnetic card readersPhotocopying equipmentPoint of sale POS systemsProfilometers

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-2021.00	Marketing Managers	title_inference	$161,030 median	+6.56%	2,670
Match confidence: medium11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers	title_inference	$102,950 median	+4.41%	16,400

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Comprehensive marketing strategy — develop and evaluate autonomously by integrating organizational objectives, market characteristics, and financial viability across product portfolios.
Multi-channel marketing activities and policies — direct and coordinate across advertising, digital, and promotional channels to drive measurable revenue and brand outcomes.
Full product development financial analysis — conduct independently, encompassing R&D appropriations, budget variance, and profit-loss projections for executive decision-making.
Dynamic pricing strategies — design and refine across complex market segments, balancing competitive pressures, cost structures, and long-term customer retention objectives.
Strategic sales forecasting — lead business development analysis and market trend monitoring to ensure sustained profitability across product lines and service categories.
Marketing and sales team — hire, train, and conduct performance evaluations for a full departmental team, overseeing daily operations and capability development.
Non-routine competitive and consumer insight challenges — resolve through advanced critical thinking, synthesizing quantitative data and qualitative market signals into actionable strategy.
Cross-functional product specification alignment — lead consultations with product development teams to ensure market-driven design, color, and packaging decisions are embedded in development cycles.
Video creation, data visualization, and presentation platforms — leverage proficiently to produce high-impact executive communications and market-facing campaign assets.
Complex negotiations with agency partners and media vendors — conduct autonomously, securing favorable terms while maintaining strategic brand and budget objectives.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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