A degree in business marketing will prepare you for a career in the private sector.
Majoring in business is an effective way to prepare yourself for a variety of jobs in the private sector. If you are interested in learning strategies to attract customers to a company's products or services, a business marketing program will give you the education needed to succeed in the business world. While most colleges offer business marketing programs, it pays to attend a program ranked among the highest in the nation.
University of Pennsylvania
Located in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania was named the top business marketing school in the country in the 2010 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Founded in the late 18th century, UPenn currently offers over 85 different undergraduate majors to roughly 20,000 students.
UPenn is home to the Wharton School of Business, which offers more than 20 different business concentrations. The marketing program offers bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees. The goal of the marketing program is to prepare students to understand "consumer and organizational buying patterns and for developing successful marketing strategies."
University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7507
upenn.edu
University of Michigan
While its main campus is located in Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan also has two satellite campuses, located in Flint and Dearborn. Founded in 1871, the university has a total enrollment of roughly 56,000 students, according to the school's website.
UM is home to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which offers nine different department concentrations, ranging from accounting to business law. The marketing department, which ranks second in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report, offers bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. The department is active in conducting research and marketing studies, according to the university's website.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-7433
umich.edu
University of Texas
The University of Texas, located in Austin, is one of the largest public universities in the country, with roughly 50,000 students. It's marketing program is ranked third in the nation, according to the 2010 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Founded in 1883, the school has a 350-acre campus, and a staff and faculty of over 21,000, according to the university's website.
The university is home to the McCombs School of Business, which offers concentrations ranging from accounting to marketing. The marketing program offers an undergraduate degree in marketing and international business as well as master's and PhD degrees.
University of Texas-Austin
Austin, TX 78712
512-475-7440
utexas.edu
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