What is Marketing: Technical Sales and Service?

The Marketing: Technical Sales and Service Minor at MSU-Northern provides you with a solid foundation in marketing principles, personal selling, customer service, and advertising. Designed for individuals aiming to excel in sales and service-oriented industries, this program equips you with practical skills for careers in print, online, and social media marketing. 

Why Choose a Minor in Marketing: Technical Sales and Service?

A Marketing: Technical Sales and Service Minor adds depth to your skillset, preparing you for success in competitive sales and service fields. You’ll learn the latest trends in advertising, promotion, and customer engagement while developing essential sales tactics to initiate and close deals effectively. With small class sizes and personalized instruction, this minor offers a hands-on learning experience tailored to your career goals.

  • Master Sales Techniques – Learn how to effectively communicate and close deals.
  • Gain Real-World Experience – Develop customer service and marketing strategies for various industries.
  • Stay Ahead of Trends – Explore the latest developments in advertising and consumer behavior.

The Marketing: Technical Sales and Service Minor pairs well with a variety of business-related majors, providing valuable expertise in customer engagement and promotion. Recommended pairings include:

The Academic Map provides a clear semester-by-semester breakdown of the courses required to complete the program.

Example Courses:

  • Principles of Marketing
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Marketing Trends 

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