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What Are The Average Years That You Go To College For Marketing Bussiness
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J Pan
J’s Answer
For marketing, sales, and promotions management positions, employers often prefer people with a 4-year college degree or even a master's degree. So, if you're interested in marketing, you need to go to college for 4 years. In college, you would major in business administration with a focus on marketing.
You should also think about what you want to do in marketing. Do you want to work in advertising (e.g., design ads, commercials)? Do you want to work in public relations (e.g., write press releases or organize corporate events to help maintain and improve the image of the company)?
I agree with the 4 year degree. Meanwhile, firms are now requesting MBA's as well. Ideally, you will work 1 year after graduating to gain the real life skills and go back to school and possibly have your company pay for it if they offer tuition reimbursement.
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Katharine Vlcek Lazarus
Katharine Vlcek’s Answer
I agree with this - in order to excel in this competitive environment, a 4 year degree is definitely ideal.
However, certain smaller organization in certain parts of the country may be ok with a 2 year college degree, but, the promotion opportunities may be limited.
Matthew N
Matthew’s Answer
Typically it would take you 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree in marketing. Good luck!
Blake H.
Blake’s Answer
If you would like a bachelor's degree in marketing it would take you 4 years.
Thanks,
Blake
Katharine Callison
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Jared Chung
CareerVillage.org TeamJared’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team
I'd agree. Typically if you're talking about joining the marketing department of a large national consumer brand (e.g., a car company) or going to work for an advertising agency, you would need an undergraduate degree (4-year bachelor's degree). A marketing major would be ideal, but you could also major in other things like communications (maybe psychology?). You don't need to get a masters degree, but in the long-run, returning to school to get an MBA after a few years of work would be valuable for most people pursuing a long-term career in marketing.