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Marketing (Applied), Associate of Science Degree

Financial Aid Eligible


This Pace+ Marketing (Applied) Associate of Science degree program leverages the existing marketing knowledge, skills, and abilities each student brings into the program as it prepares students to progress in their careers and educational paths. The pre-planned pathway of coursework and competencies builds on prior learning, ensuring students are best prepared to succeed as they move through the program. For students with work experience, this program will provide them with the knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder into a professional role or to progress further along a marketing career path.

Coursework emphasizes the language of marketing and business and builds cultural and demographic awareness. Topics include marketing, business operations, organization and planning, business ethics, problem solving, decision-making, presentation skills, and influence. Coursework in this degree further emphasizes communication and technical skills, including commonly used workplace tools and applications. Potential careers include Sales Representatives, Advertising Sales, Marketing Specialists, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, rapidly changing global environment.
  2. Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and data-driven approach.
  3. Effectively communicate solutions to business problems using appropriate business terms and strategies.
  4. Formulate strategies that embrace diversity within organizations and create inclusive organizational cultures.

The required courses for this degree are designed to meet local associate degree general education and graduation requirements.  This Pace+ program requires additional application and registration requirements.  Please visit a Coastline counselor for further information.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
BUS C100Introduction to Business3
BUS C101Introduction to Project Management3
BUS C120Personal Finance3
BUS C139Business Communication3
BUS C150Introduction to Marketing3
BUS C281Work Experience Education1
CIS C105Introduction to Business Office Technology3
CIS C205Principles of Information Systems3
CIS C280Data Visualization3
CMST C100Interpersonal Communication3
CMST C140Small Group Communication3
CMST C150Intercultural Communication *3
COMM C1000 (COMM C110)Introduction to Public Speaking3
ENGL C1000 (ENGL C100)Academic Reading and Writing4
ETHS C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America3
GEOL C162Applied Environmental Geology3
KIN C101Personal Fitness and Wellness1
MATH C101Applied Mathematics3
MGMT C115Human Relations in Business3
MGMT C144Introduction to Leadership3
PHIL C140Business and Organizational Ethics3
Total Units60
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Meets the Global Society graduation requirement