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Marketing requires a great deal of enthusiasm as well as basic business skills. Marketing managers may study business trends and try to adjust products or services to better fit consumer demands. Marketing representatives may deal with media contacts, working to position the company to leverage public relations opportunities. Further, marketing personnel may also work in advertising, direct sales, or distribution. Marketing is pervasive.

The Oregon Employment Department projects strong marketing job growth through 2027 in the Portland area.

Why choose Marketing at PCC?

Salary

Marketing salaries range based on experience and role.

In PCC’s Marketing program, we promote learning basic business skills to provide a strong foundation, enabling you to specialize in the area you choose. Our business and marketing program places graduates in successful local companies.

View other Business Administration degrees and certificates offered at PCC.

Degrees and certificates

Awards with a icon can be earned completely online, or you can choose a mix of online and on-campus classes.

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Associate Degree: Marketing2 years
Certificate: Marketing1 year

What will you learn?

You will receive a solid education because of the well-rounded curriculum we offer, providing not only courses in:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Small business management
  • Speech and other skills

What will you do?

As a graduate of the PCC Marketing program, you will have a wide range of job opportunities:

  • Advertising
  • Convention and trade show promotions
  • Developing new business
  • Distribution
  • Management
  • Marketing communication materials
  • Merchandising
  • Promotions
  • Purchasing
  • Sales
  • Supervision

Next steps

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