Marketing

Major, Minor

The Oakley School of Business

The Marketing program prepares students to connect ideas, brands, and people in a fast-changing digital world. Students learn how consumers think, how markets work, and how to create messages that inform, persuade, and inspire across traditional and digital platforms.

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Opportunities & Outcomes

Major or minor in this exciting field where you’ll develop skills in branding, strategy, and consumer engagement-connecting creative ideas with real business results. Grounded in a liberal arts education and Quincy University’s Franciscan values, the program emphasizes ethical marketing, creativity, collaboration, and leadership.

Career Pathways

A Marketing degree prepares students for creative, analytical, and strategy-driven careers across industries, as well as for graduate study.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Social media manager or coordinator
  • Content marketing or SEO assistant
  • Email or campaign marketing coordinator

Branding, Advertising & Promotion

  • Brand or product marketing assistant
  • Advertising or promotions coordinator
  • Creative services or account assistant
  • Media planning or buying assistant

 

Market Research & Analytics

  • Market research or consumer insights analyst
  • Marketing analytics or reporting assistant
  • Customer experience or CRM specialist
  • Data-driven marketing support roles

Sales, Client Services & Business Development

  • Sales or account executive (entry-level)
  • Business development or client services coordinator
  • Customer success or relationship manager
  • Merchandising or retail marketing roles

Communication, Media & Content

  • Copywriter or content creator
  • Public relations or communications specialist
  • Multimedia or digital content assistant
  • Corporate or nonprofit communications roles

Nonprofit, Community & Mission-iven Marketing

  • Nonprofit marketing or development coordinator
  • Community engagement or outreach specialist
  • Fundraising or donor communications roles
  • Faith-based or mission-driven organization marketing

 

Graduate & Professional Pathways

  • Graduate study in marketing, business, or communications
  • MBA or analytics-focused graduate programs
  • Professional certifications in digital marketing, analytics, or brand strategy

Programs of Study Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Marketing Minor
  • Entrepreneurship Minor

Faculty Spotlight

Tasnuba Nasir, PhD

Tasnuba Nasir, PhD

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science

Bonaventure Program

Every QU student’s foundation for our liberal arts education, involving service learning, signature courses, writing, technological literacy. Program Requirements

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