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Every brand you love, every ad that stops your scroll, every sale that closes—there’s a marketing professional behind it. The Marketing, Advertising and Sales program at ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ prepares you to be that professional. Designed to meet growing workforce demands in the Houston-Gulf Coast region, this program covers the full marketing spectrum—from consumer behavior and market research to e-commerce, advertising, public relations, and strategic selling. Our modular, stackable design means you can earn your first credential in just one semester and keep building toward a full Associate of Applied Science degree. Whether you’re launching a new career or leveling up in your current role, you’ll gain hands-on skills employers are actively seeking—and a portfolio of credentials to prove it.

Designed to meet growing workforce demands in the Houston-Gulf Coast region, this program covers the full marketing spectrum—from consumer behavior and market research to e-commerce, advertising, public relations, and strategic selling. Our modular, stackable design means you can earn your first credential in just one semester and keep building toward a full Associate of Applied Science degree.

Whether you’re launching a new career or leveling up in your current role, you’ll gain hands-on skills employers are actively seeking—and a portfolio of credentials to prove it.

Career Opportunities

Marketing professionals are in demand across virtually every industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8% job growth for marketing specialists and managers through 2033—double the national average for all occupations. In the Houston-Gulf Coast region, entry-level marketing roles start at approximately $47,000 per year, with strong growth potential as you advance.

Graduates of this program are prepared for careers such as:

• Marketing Coordinator
• Advertising Sales Agent
• Social Media Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Retail or E-Commerce Sales Manager
• Search Marketing Strategist

Each stackable credential you earn opens new doors—from entry-level customer service and retail positions all the way to marketing management roles.

Career Data

Why ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ?

At ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ, we don’t just teach marketing—we help you build a career. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Stackable Credentials, Immediate Value. Start earning industry-recognized credentials in as little as one semester with our Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs). Every credential you complete stacks toward your certificates and associate’s degree—so nothing is wasted.
• Flexible Scheduling for Real Life. Choose from day and evening classes with online and hybrid options designed for working adults and busy schedules.
• Hands-On, Real-World Curriculum. Our courses emphasize project-based learning in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, and strategic selling—the exact skills Gulf Coast employers are hiring for right now.
• Expert Faculty with Industry Experience. Learn from instructors who bring years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience into the classroom, connecting theory to practice in every lesson.
• Affordable and Close to Home. Get a high-quality marketing education at community college tuition rates, right here in the heart of Brazoria County.

Curriculum Guide – Marketing, Advertising & Sales, A.A.S. Degree/Certificate

Occupational Skills Award

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