BBA in Marketing

BBA IN MARKETING

Marketing is where creativity meets strategy, data meets intuition, and innovation meets impact. As a marketing major, you'll learn to understand what drives people to make decisions, craft compelling stories that resonate, and use cutting-edge tools and artificial intelligence to connect brands with audiences in meaningful ways. Whether you're passionate about digital media, consumer behavior, brand building, advertising, sales, or analytics, our program prepares you to thrive in one of today's most dynamic and sought-after career fields. From Fortune 500 companies to startups, nonprofits to agencies, marketing professionals drive growth, shape culture, and make a real difference in how organizations succeed.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing 

Build your expertise here—in the College of Business—with a curriculum designed for today's marketing landscape. In addition to the required business fundamentals, you'll dive into core marketing courses including Consumer Behavior and Marketing Research, before customizing your degree with electives tailored to your interests and career goals, including the option to pursue a concentration in Integrated Digital Marketing.

Ready to map out your path? Explore the Marketing Major Course Curriculum for a semester-by-semester breakdown of requirements, then dive into the Marketing Major Map for detailed, year-by-year guidance including course scheduling, elective options, and strategic planning tips you won't find anywhere else. These tools make it easy to visualize your four years and graduate on time with the skills employers want.

Your future in marketing starts here.

Why Marketing at MSSTATE?

What You'll Learn

From data to creativity—master it all.
• Brand Strategy & Storytelling
• Consumer Behavior & Psychology
• AI-Driven Digital & Social Media Marketing
• E-Commerce & Online Retail
• Market Research & Analytics
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Sales Strategy & Techniques
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Leadership & Project Management
• Ethical & Sustainable Marketing

Real-World Projects & Experience

Don't just study marketing—practice it.
Conduct consumer research in MILO—one of the world's largest biometric research labs
Collaborate with a company—and travel to headquarters—to solve a pressing problem in a Live Case course
Create brand guidelines or conduct retail audits that are implemented by real organizations
Learn to lead through wilderness expeditions by partnering with the National Outdoor Leadership School
Earn professional certifications through LinkedIn Learning

Global Opportunities

Marketing is a global game—and you can play it.
Study iconic global brands in their home markets—travel to London, Amsterdam, Munich, Prague, Italy, Greece, Argentina, Iceland, Japan, Tanzania, Mallorca and more
Take International Marketing to understand how strategy, consumer behavior, and branding shift across cultures
Pursue an International Business concentration for students building global marketing careers
Experience diverse markets firsthand—see how the world's leading brands connect with consumers across different cultures

Career Readiness & Outcomes

Marketing is in demand—and our graduates prove it.
• 94% successful career outcomes within six months of graduation
• $51,500 average starting salary
• Alumni working at Target, Belk, Kohls, Enterprise, AT&T, International Paper, J.B. Hunt, Northwestern Mutual, and more
• Roles in brand management, digital marketing, market research, sales, analytics, and beyond

Compete + Connect

Get involved and gain an edge.
• Lead in student organizations like American Marketing Association (AMA), Maroon & White Supply Chain (MWSC), and Undergraduate Women in Business (UWiB)
• Compete nationally at the AMA Case Competition
• Network at events/conferences: National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, The Marketing Summit, McCool After Dark, DARE
• Build relationships that launch careers

Your Future in Marketing

Go straight into your career—or keep learning.
• Step into roles like Brand Manager, Digital Strategist, Market Research Analyst, Sales Executive, E-Commerce Specialist, or Marketing Consultant—then advance to Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, or Marketing Director
• Launch your own business—our graduates have used their marketing expertise to become successful entrepreneurs
• Pursue graduate degrees including MBA, MS in Marketing, MS in Analytics, and other specialized programs