{"id":7,"date":"2021-08-18T23:10:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T23:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:30:09","slug":"marketing-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_l_76243420.jpg\" style=\"object-position:72% 68%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"72% 68%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_l_76243420.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_l_76243420-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_l_76243420-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/dreamstime_l_76243420-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Marketing Degree<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">in the College of Business<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"lead\">When you complete a degree in marketing you open yourself up to a variety of career choices. Every business and every individual \u2018markets.\u2019 Businesses market their products and services. Individuals market themselves as politicians, or as a job seeker when they interview for a job. A degree in marketing not only helps you learn the field of marketing, it helps you to better understand your role as a consumer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur jobs as marketers are to understand how the customer wants to buy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and help them to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bryaneisenberg.com\/\">Bryan Eisenberg<\/a>, speaker and online marketing pioneer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3c5e61cc031cb5118f6d00bce27a259\"><strong>Earn a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Marketing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our BS\/BA in Marketing equips students with a strong business and marketing foundation, hands-on experiential learning, and skills immediately applicable in digital technologies, web and data analytics, project management, integrated marketing communications, creativity, and innovation. Students also gain valuable communication and teamwork abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Already in a major other than Marketing or Business Administration? Consider the Marketing Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our minor in marketing provides you with a broad exposure to marketing concepts, methods, and skills designed for you to apply marketing practices successfully to your chosen major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=6&amp;poid=1360\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing Major Checksheet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=6&amp;poid=1453\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing Minor Checksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Academic Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/content.php?catoid=7&amp;navoid=499\">Program Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-red-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply to EOU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-eastern-navy-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.eou.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.eou.edu\/programs\/bachelors-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why a Marketing degree?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marketing degree at EOU focuses on hands-on learning to prepare you for a career in marketing. You\u2019ll develop business, marketing, and technology skills through practical experiences, guided by professors with real-world expertise and guest speakers. The program offers real-world projects via courses, The Agency, and National Millennial\/Gen Z student clubs. By graduation, you\u2019ll have a professional portfolio highlighting your EOU experience for employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to complex business scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build brand awareness through digital and social marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the effects of marketing environments on strategy development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify key elements of international marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create strategic marketing plans based on research, customer analysis, and financial insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver effective sales proposals to diverse audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Where can it take you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EOU Marketing degree gives you essential business skills and marketing expertise for any career. Courses help you build a personal brand, create projects like TV commercials, and strengthen communication and presentation skills. You\u2019ll also gain research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities to make informed decisions across fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chief Marketing Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Marketing Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Media Manager\/SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website Content Designer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions\/Advertising Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Relations Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media Buyer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-699513de5634a63bc8371d982ba07798\"><strong>Get started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/DSC_2139-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/DSC_2139-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/DSC_2139-1-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/DSC_2139-1-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/DSC_2139-1.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Shari Carpenter<\/strong><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:scarpent@eou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scarpent@eou.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (541) 962-3616<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ff1a66c574b9d0750ec98a6e870e9585\"><strong>The Eastern Edge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Embrace the Great Outdoors at Oregon&#039;s Official Rural University \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dbHdXZbWlX8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fd194bd4df2ed2d5a208b8b23c2c3e6\"><strong>Gain Practical Experience!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f34bd3ef9365407fb7baeee763318c4c\"><strong>The National Millennial\/GenZ Club<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/EOU00175.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2025\/10\/EOU00175-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The EOU NMC\/GenZ Club aims to reshape the conversation around the millennial generation by challenging misconceptions and raising the standard of millennial thought. Our mission is to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas and intelligent communication of millennial perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We engage millennials through roundtable discussions and Think Tank conversations with key influencers in government, business, and local communities. Join us to connect with global executives, share your voice, and help foster a better understanding of the value of the millennial generation. Grow your connections, experiences, and inspiration while helping change the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/eou-national-millennial-community-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the NMC\/GenZ Club Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1393cd4d80cd30b551753cc19260bdbd\"><strong>The Agency Club&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/TheAgency.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/files\/2021\/08\/TheAgency-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ChatGPT said:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agency is a student club that provides hands-on marketing experience. 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Students select roles that align with their career goals, simulating the operations of a professional marketing agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by Dr. Shari Carpenter, Ph.D., MBA, who brings over 30 years of marketing experience\u2014including running her own successful agency\u2014students receive guidance in creating and executing effective marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/business-administration\/the-agency-eou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Agency Club Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you complete a degree in marketing you open yourself up to a variety of career choices. 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