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Sales Marketing Associate Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
This program deactivated September 1, 2023; automatic closure September 1, 2026.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Marketing webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Sales Marketing Associate Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Sales Marketing Associate Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level employment in sales and marketing. Emphasis will be on the foundations of marketing and effective communication. Courses that complete the Sales Marketing Associate Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 21 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
MRKG 1302 – Principles of Retailing
MRKG 1301 – Customer Relationship Management
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
MRKG 2333 – Principles of Selling
MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing
MRKG 2349 – Advertising and Sales Promotion
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Sales Marketing Associate Certificate.
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 21 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS