Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Online College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Online College Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Marketing Certificate Program


The certificate serves as a foundation for advanced studies in marketing, business and strategy and the development of marketing savvy business and marketing professionals. 

This certificate is for students interested in developing the skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of evidence based marketing strategies and the growing prevalence of CRM technology in the workplace.

  • Working professionals and other non-degree students without a bachelor’s degree (just starting UG studies at SJC).
  • Students enrolled in the undergraduate business administration program at SJC (BSBA Degree).
  • Students who already possess an undergraduate degree in any major, from any institution (Any bachelor’s degree).

Certificate Program Outcomes:

  1. Acquire knowledge and competencies within the marketing domain.
  2. Demonstrate critical writing, thinking, calculating, and communication proficiencies.
  3. Understand the foundation of ethical and professional standards including those specific to the field of marketing research.
  4. Obtain the basic training needed to advise and lead on marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) strategies
  5. Obtain credential that will lead to employment or advancement in marketing or similar field.
  6. Develop the foundation needed for a lifetime of self development as a marketing savvy professional.

Admission Requirements


As a credit bearing certificate program, students are expected to adhere to SJC’s undergraduate GPA requirements.  For those seeking to apply to the Master of Accountancy program, a minimum grade of “C,” or better is required in each course.

The 9-credit undergraduate program provides participants with courses transferable to degree options available through Saint Joseph’s College. All credits must be completed through Saint Joseph’s College. 

Marketing Certificate Core Courses:


Notes:


The Certificate in Marketing is offered 100% online and includes three 3-credit courses delivered through the Brightspace LMS. Each course is delivered asynchronously over a 10-week term, and the certificate can be completed at one’s own pace.  Time to completion will depend on the specific coursework required and prerequisite requirements.  If all courses are required, at the rate of three courses per term, the certificate can be completed in 10 weeks.