Jumpstart your career in management, marketing, and professional sales The Department of Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales, in our AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business, prepares students to successfully launch and market innovative products, effectively support strategic initiatives, excel in sales and sales management, and efficiently manage the operations of any organization. Here are some key national statistics for careers in these fields from the National Association of Colleges and Universities (NACE) and PayScale. $60,698-$71,208 Average Starting Salaries in Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales (NACE) Noteworthy Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales Jobs and Mid-Career Salaries (PayScale) Marketing Manager $150,739 Brand Strategist $80,100 Sales Manager $132,290 HR Manager $121,220 Director of Business Development $195,473 Territory Manager $100,176 91% Alumni in business employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
Get Prepared to Succeed Students in management, marketing, and professional sales study in small classes, taught by faculty with significant industry experience who are recognized experts in their fields. They gain real-world experience through internships, mentoring, and other professional enrichment activities, and make connections with potential employers. Business students also benefit from the sophisticated resources in the Cotsakos College of Business, including the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales with its Professional Sales Laboratory.