
The Marketing-Management program is designed for individuals who plan employment or promotion within businesses involved in the marketing of goods or services to the public.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Manager/Supervisor program at South Suburban College is to meet the needs of individuals to effectively function within a modern business environment, as it relates to understanding positions in the field of supervisor or manager. Students are also able to prepare for program specific certifications.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide students with a clear understanding of communication, human relations, critical thinking and problem solving skills required to effectively supervise/manage within the business environment. Student will be better prepared to enter into a four year university or increase their job opportunities.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Through quality instruction from faculty and input from the Advisory Board Committee, the following goals have been established for students in the Marketing-Management (MKT.AAS.MGMT) Program. Students will:
- gain an understanding of the principles of marketing and the operation of marketing systems.
- understand the buying motives, habits and demands of consumers.
- understand marketing research and product development, channels of distribution, and franchising.
- understand marketing functions and policies.
- understand product costing and pricing and promotional techniques.
- develop an understanding of marketing strategies required to conduct business through e-commerce/social media channels.
- gain valuable on-the-job work experience in the field of marketing by completing an internship within a professional office environment.
Marketing-Management A.A.S. Degree (MKT.AAS.MGMT)
The two-year program prepares students for positions in such fields as product and production planning, advertising, sales, promotion, retailing, wholesaling, distribution, fashion marketing, consumer research, small business ownership or general business administration. For increased specialization, students can complete two marketing-management internship courses in their second year of study to gain on-the-job experience in their chosen area. This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit web page for more information.
Overview for College Success
Overview for College Success (OCS 121) is a course is designed to assist students in the navigation of becoming successful in college and life. Major topics include setting academic, career and personal goals; effective communication strategies; study skills; critical thinking; self-discovery; and learning styles. In addition, this course delves into topics such as stress management, diversity and other well-being topics. Students will develop educational and career plans, learn to utilize college resources and receive extensive help in course planning. OCS 121 credit is not calculated in the course minimum credit totals listed in this section.
Students must take OCS 121 if they meet one or more of the following:
- First time degree seeking students.
- Transfer student with less than 12 credit hours and no evidence of similar course on transcript.
- Registering for 6 or more credits.
- Test into 2 or more developmental classes.
- Currently does not have OCS credit or registered for OCS.
Overview for College Success | CREDITS | |
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OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
General Education | ||
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ENG 101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
SPE 108 | Oral Communication | 3 |
BUS 105 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
ECO 201 | Principles of Economics, Macro | 3 |
GROUP II | Select from Humanities Elective Students earning an Associate degree must meet the requirement for coursework on improving human relations as defined in Public Act 87-581. |
3 |
Core Courses | ||
ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BLW 201 BLW 203 |
Introduction to Business Law OR Legal Environment of Business |
3 3 |
BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Application | 3 |
OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
Cluster 3 | ||
ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUS 204 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
BUS 206 | Direct Marketing Methods | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
BUS 253 | Marketing-Management Internship | 3 |
MRKTG | Select a Marketing Electives | 3 |
Minimum for AS Degree | 61 |
Marketing Electives
ART 130 | Computer Art I [Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator] | 3 |
BUS 221 | Human Relations in Organizations PSY 101 is a prerequisite for BUS 221 |
3 |
BUS 224 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
BUS 227 | Human Resources Administration BUS 220 or consent of instructor or advisor is a prerequisite for BUS 227 |
3 |
Marketing – Management Certificates
Marketing – Management Certificate (MKT.CERT.MNGT)
Gainful Employment Information
This certificate is an accelerated program of marketing studies designed to qualify people for entry level work or promotion within the shortest possible time. See also, Basic Certificate.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit web page for more information.
OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
Cluster 1 | ||
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ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
BUS 108 | Introductions to Business | 3 |
BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
Cluster 2 | ||
ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 204 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
ECO 201 | Principles of Economics, MACRO | 3 |
MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Applications | 3 |
Minimum for Certificate: | 34 |
Basic Retailing Certificate (MKT.BASIC.RETAIL)
The retail industry provides numerous entry-level positions. This certificate is designed to provide an understanding of the retail industry and to develop skills in the area of sales and marketing.
South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The following basic certificate is now available. For further information, contact the College & Career Success Center.
BUS 105 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUS 204 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
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Marketing-Management Fashion Merchandising
This program is designed for men and women who plan employment or promotion within a business which involves the marketing of fashion-oriented merchandise. For increased specialization, students can complete two marketing-management internship courses during the second year of study to gain on-the-job experience in marketing fashion merchandise.
Marketing-Management Fashion Merchandising A.A.S. Degree (MKT.AAS.MGT.FASHION)
OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
General Education | ||
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ENG 101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
SPE 108 | Oral Communication | 3 |
BUS 105 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
ECO 201 | Principles of Economics, Macro | 3 |
GROUP II | Select from Humanities Elective Students earning an Associate degree must meet the requirement for coursework on improving human relations as defined in Public Act 87-581. |
3 |
ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 108 | Intro to Business | 3 |
BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
BLW 201 BLW 203 |
Introduction to Business Law OR Legal Environment of Business |
3 3 |
MIS 101 | Computer Literacy & Applications | 3 |
OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
Concentration Fashion Merchandising | ||
ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
ART 111 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
BUS 204 BUS 206 |
Principles of Retailing OR Direct Marketing Methods |
3 3 |
BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
BUS 253 | Marketing-Management Internship I | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 61 |
Marketing-Management Fashion Merchandising Certificates
Fashion Merchandising Certificate (MKT.CERT.FASH)
This fashion merchandising certificate prepares men and women for employment in marketing fashion merchandise in the shortest possible time period.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit web page for more information.
OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
Cluster 1 | ||
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BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
ART 111 | Design Elements and Principles | 3 |
BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
Cluster 2 | ||
ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Applications | 3 |
Minimum for Certificate: | 34 |
Basic Fashion Merchandising Certificate (MKT.BASIC.FASHION)
South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The following basic certificate is now available. For further information, contact the College & Career Success Center.
OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 105 | Business Math | 3 |
BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
ART 111 | Design Elements and Principles | 3 |
Minimum for Certificate: | 15 |
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