Marketing
Associate Degree in Applied Science
10-104-3
Degree Completion Time: 4 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
No matter who you are, where you are, what you do, or what you buy–you've experienced marketing. If you're curious about what drives people to choose one product over another, are excited about generating fresh ideas, and enjoy variety and change, a career in marketing may be a perfect fit for you.

Career Outlook
Employment is expected to increase through 2008. There is a constant demand for qualified marketing professionals both locally and throughout the nation. In fact, roughly 70 percent of the U.S. workforce is employed in marketing - related services. As a graduate of the Marketing program, you can be confident you'll enter the workforce with the diverse skills necessary to succeed in many business sectors.

Potential Positions
Advertising Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Distribution Manager
Marketing Assistant
Marketing Director
Marketing Research Analyst
Manufacturer's Sales Representative
Public Relations Assistant
Purchasing Agent
Retail Manager
Sales Representative
Small Business Owner

Instructors
Emily (Amy) Gehrig
Michael Reisenhauer

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

What do marketing students do in classes at LTC?
Students in LTC's Marketing program use problem solving techniques and participate in team activities. Field trips and various creative applications are used to achieve “hands-on” experiences. In addition, students have an opportunity to gain valuable experience through our new E-commerce class. E-commerce is an essential factor for the future of the Internet/Web.
There are many activities including:
Article reviews
Class discussion
Field trips
Guest speakers
PowerPoint presentations

Will the marketing program schedule accommodate my work schedule?
Classes are in three-hour blocks each day and our evening accelerated program is a four-hour block time period. This allows students the flexibility to work while attending classes.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Marketing program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Testimonials
“I chose to attend LTC after spending a year at a large UW school. There, I felt like I was just a number, and I was tired of taking general education requirements. I wanted to get into marketing and see what it was really about. So, I transferred to LTC to dive right into marketing classes. At LTC, I got real-life education through hands-on projects, and I learned how to succeed in the real world.”
–Nicole Bruggink

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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