Marketing and Sales Management - Diploma (2014-2015)
Hutchinson and Willmar (66 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
(20 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MSM 1101 Principles of Marketing 3 
MSM 1103 Basic Sales Techniques 3 
MSM 1137 Business Math and Accounting 3 
MSM 1203 Written Business Communications 3 
MSM 1205 Business Presentations 3 
MSM 1212 Personal Finance 3 
MSM 1220 Advertising 3 
MSM 1818 Internship I 3-6*
MSM 1819 Internship II 1-3*
MSM 2102 Professional Sales 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 2203 Management Issues 3 
MSM 2207 Merchandising Management 3 
MSM 2208 Sales Management 3 
MSM 2601 Management Job Skills 1 
MSM 2823 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 
MSM 2833 International Business 3 
Total Credits: 58  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 52 while the section is listed as having 58 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MSM 1150 Customer Service 1 
MSM 1500 Professional/Leadership Development 1 
MSM 1501 Professional/Leadership Development II 1 
MSM 2425 Independent Study 1-2*
MSM 2829 Marketing Research Fundamentals 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Elective Courses
(select 6 credits from the courses below)
Students must take a total of six credits from three different categories.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCI 1302 Introduction to Computers 2 
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSCM 1112 Applied Oral Communications 2 
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
GSMS 1200 Applied Mathematics 1 
GSMS 1202 Applied Mathematics 2 
GSWS 1422 Quality Management 2 
GSWS 1432 Problem Solving/Decision Making 2 
GSWS 1442 Team Development 2 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
Total Credits: 6  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 66  

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