MSU Billings Catalog

Business Administration Marketing Option Bachelor of Science Degree (Offered online)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Explain marketing concepts to offer value to customers.
  • Apply marketing skills to establish a competitive advantage and long-term customer relationships.
  • Prove market demand with quantitative, research, and data analysis.

Required Courses 

General Education Requirements 131
Students should consult with an academic advisor before registering for General Education courses in order to maximize the number of elective credits allowed in the degree.
Required Business Core53
Marketing Option Requirements
BMKT 337Consumer Behavior3
BMKT 342Marketing Research3
BMKT 343Integrated Marketing Comm3
BMKT 411Services/Relationship Mktg3
BMKT 420Integrated Online Marketing3
BMKT 436Sales and Sales Management3
BMKT 449Strategic Marketing Mgmt3
Subtotal21
Restricted Electives
Select three upper division business courses in consultation with an advisor.9
ElectivesV 6-15
The total number of courses a student elects to take that fulfill both the General Education requirements and the major requirements will determine the total number of elective credits required for the degree. Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor.
Total Minimum Credits120
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The following required courses may also satisfy General Education requirements: WRIT 101, ECNS 201, ECNS 202, M 143, STAT 216

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.

First Year
Fall
WRIT 101College Writing I3
Electives3
General Education9
Total15
Spring
M 143Finite Mathematics4
General Education11
Total15
Second Year
Fall
ACTG 201Principles of Fin Acct3
ECNS 201Principles of Microeconomics3
STAT 216Introduction to Statistics4
Electives5
Total15
Spring
ACTG 202Principles of Managerial Acct3
BGEN 235Business Law3
ECNS 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
WRIT 220Business & Prof Writing3
Electives3
Total15
Third Year
Fall
BGEN 315Applied Business Decisions3
BMGT 335Management & Organization3
BMKT 325Principles of Marketing3
BMKT 436Sales and Sales Management3
Electives3
Total15
Spring
BFIN 322Business Finance3
BMKT 337Consumer Behavior3
BMIS 311Management Information Systems3
Upper Division Business Course3
Elective3
Total15
Fourth Year
Fall
BMKT 342Marketing Research3
BMKT 411Services/Relationship Mktg3
BMKT 343Integrated Marketing Comm3
Electives3
Upper Division Business Course3
Total15
Spring
BMKT 449Strategic Marketing Mgmt3
BMKT 420Integrated Online Marketing3
BGEN 499Capstone3
Electives3
Upper Division Business Course3
Total15