WCSU Marketing is an AACSB accredited program

Marketing

Ancell School of Business

Learn analytical & communicative skills

Meet — and exceed — the expectations of a wide range of marketing positions.

Marketing skills are essential for successful careers in media, brand management, marketing research and advertising.

At WCSU’s Ancell School of Business, our marketing program teaches students the critical roles and responsibilities of successful marketing for an organization on local, regional, national and global levels.

With a deep understanding of the dynamics of the competitive business world, our marketing students have proven, year after year, to be well-prepared as they enter the workforce.

The marketing department’s primary mission is to prepare students to be contributing members of organizations by providing an education focusing on the marketing function. We are dedicated to developing in our students problem-solving abilities that are firmly grounded in the arts and sciences as well as other business areas. We emphasize a personalized approach to education and promote the development of self-worth in our students. Our students have an understanding of, and appreciation for, the global business environment and the social implications of business actions. We recognize that specific technical skills are necessary to prepare students for entry into the workforce; therefore, our department will maintain an approach to education that is consistent with current technologies and methods.

WCSU Marketing Students

With a deep understanding of the dynamics of the competitive business world, WCSU marketing students are highly skilled and sought after.

Why study Marketing at WestConn?

The Marketing Department provides multiple opportunities for experiential and service learning with regional and national organizations both in class and through the Western Marketing Association (WMA), our national recognized chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). The WMA has repeatedly earned the title of Top Small Chapter in the nation and consistently ranks in the top 10% of all chapters.

The WMA offers students the opportunity to participate in unique learning and networking opportunities with industry leaders. WMA’s advertising agency, Agency @Ancell, works directly on creating marketing content for both local and national clients.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
The marketing curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the marketing function and its critical role in the success of organizations in globally competitive environments. Students learn analytical and communicative skills needed to succeed in brand management, marketing research, advertising management, and other fields within marketing. The skills and techniques of marketing management are also stressed.

B.B.A. in Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (Interactive Marketing option)
The interactive marketing option was developed in cooperation with professional organizations and national businesses to provide career opportunities for our students in this large and growing field. Students will examine many aspects of interactive, electronic and internet marketing including: managing creative and promotional processes, utilizing database technologies, developing and maintaining relationships with customers, managing effective e-commerce websites, developing search engine marketing and social media marketing programs and managing interactive marketing organizations in a globally and socially responsive manner.

B.B.A. in Marketing
(Interactive Marketing option)

Minor in
Marketing

Minor in
Business Administration

A graduate of the marketing department should be able to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. According to the American Marketing Association a marketing plan is a document composed of the following elements.

Students should be able to:

  • Perform an analysis of the current marketing situation
  • Identify opportunities and threats in the business environment
  • Develop quantified marketing objectives
  • Develop viable marketing strategies
  • Develop detailed action programs
  • Develop projected or pro-forma income (and other financial) statements related to the plan