Marketing and Design - AAS Degree (2012-2013)
Hutchinson and Willmar (68 Credits) - Education Plan

Ridgewater College offers several programs in the marketing field. Students can earn an A.A.S. degree or diploma in marketing and sales management. All of the programs offer a curriculum that centers on theory and practical experience through internships.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(18 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MMDT 1001 Solving Computer Problems 2 
MMDT 1002 Graphic Visualization 3 
MMDT 1004 Introduction to Typography 1 
MMDT 1006 Color Theory 1 
MMDT 1008 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 
MMDT 1021 HTML and CSS 3 
MMDT 1051 Image Editing 3 
MMDT 1144 Multimedia and the Web 3 
MSM 1101 Principles of Marketing 3 
MSM 1103 Basic Sales Techniques 3 
MSM 1205 Business Presentations 3 
MSM 1212 Personal Finance 3 
MSM 1220 Advertising 3 
MSM 2104 Marketing Trends 3 
MSM 2105 Computer Applications 3 
MSM 2110 Principles of Supervision 3 
MSM 2125 E-Commerce & Social Media 3 
MSM 2601 Management Job Skills 1 
Total Credits: 45  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 47 while the section is listed as having 45 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MMDT 1041 Information Illustration 3 
MMDT 1056 Image Database Design 3 
MMDT 1057 Electronic Publishing 3 
MMDT 1112 Animation for Web Design 3 
MMDT 1114 Animation for Web Design II 3 
MSM 1500 Professional/Leadership Development 1 
MSM 1818 Internship I 3-6*
MSM 1819 Internship II 1-3*
MSM 2425 Independent Study 1-3*
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
(select 20 credits from the courses below)
Students must take a total of six credits from three different categories.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 20  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 68  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.