Embedded Certificate in Sales
A certificate in sales can be completed by either business or non-business majors along with classes for their degree program. It can significantly enhance the chances of securing a job and succeeding in any sales related field. Required classes can count as marketing electives for marketing majors and minors, business electives for all business majors, and general electives for all majors.
For more information, please see the Academic Catalog.
A certificate in sales can be completed by either business or non-business majors along with classes for their degree program. It can significantly enhance the chances of securing a job and succeeding in any sales related field. Required classes can count as marketing electives for marketing majors and minors, business electives for all business majors, and general elective for all majors.
To apply for the Certificate in Sales fill out the Online Application.
Program Location
Carrollton Campus
Method of Delivery
Face to Face
Accreditation
The University of West Georgia is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Richards College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International (AACSB-I).
Credit and transfer
Total semester hours required: 12
This program may be earned entirely face-to-face. However, depending on the courses chosen, a student may choose to take some partially or fully online courses.
Save money
UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited universities of its kind, regardless of the method of delivery chosen.
Details
- Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
- The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
- Face-to-face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
- Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
- Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
- One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, he/she will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.
- For cost information, as well as payment deadlines, see the Student Accounts and Billing Services website
There are a variety of financial assistance options for students, including scholarships and work study programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's website for more information.
General
Course Requirements (12 hours):
- MKTG 3803 - Principles of Marketing
- MKTG 3801 - Art of Selling and Personal Dynamics
- MKTG 4805 - Sales Management
- MKTG 4831 - Business-to-Business Marketing
- MKTG 4886 - Marketing Internship (Sales Force)
This course examines the role of professional selling in business and introduces students to theories and practices to achieve success in today s dynamic environment. Particular emphasis is placed on consultative sales approaches, constructive negotiation methods, and effective selling techniques. Practical exercises and experiential applications engage students and provide methods and tools to help them succeed in a variety of sales situations.
Study of marketing policies and practices in the flow of goods and services to the customer/consumer.
Sales management is a course designed to teach prospective managers the skills of salesperson management. Topics include motivating, controlling and evaluating salespersons for results. Trends and recent developments in sales management will also be covered.
A focused study of marketing to other businesses, institutions, and the government. The buying behavior of organizations as customers is explored in addition to how the marketing strategy for such customers differs from that used for consumer products and services. Other topics include customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management, and distribution strategy.
Practical marketing related experience with a previously approved business firm for selected junior or senior students.
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Guidelines for Admittance
Specific requirements are associated with the following areas: Freshman; Adult Learners; Transfer; International; Home School; Joint/Dual Enrollment; Transient; Auditor; Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking
Application Deadlines
Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines are available via the Graduate School
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Contact
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for additional information.
Specific dates for Admissions (Undergraduate only), Financial Aid, Fee Payments, Registration, Start/End of term, Final Exams, etc. are available in THE SCOOP.
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