Marketing and Sales Management - Diploma (2016-2017)
Hutchinson and Willmar (54 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
(16 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 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 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 2823 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 
MSM 2833 International Business 3 
Total Credits: 48  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 42 while the section is listed as having 48 credits.
 
General Studies Applied Required Courses
(1 Course)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSIS 1403 Professional Developmental Skills 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
General Studies Applied Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Choose one of the following options or any other 3 credits of General Studies courses.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
GSWS 1402 Employment Prep & Retention 2 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 54  

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