NIU Marketing at University Center

We’re thrilled that you’ve decided to pursue your education at a place close to home. Through our University Center program, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Advisor Contacts Science degree in marketing while gaining knowledge and developing your skills through classes taught by NIU faculty who are active professionals in the field. Harper College Transfer Coordinator Marketing is anything and everything that helps business find and keep profitable Agnes Szemborski customers. From creating compelling content, to communicating and delivering 847-925-6914 [email protected] value to customers and society at large. College Advisor A degree in marketing from NIU develops your skills in a variety of marketing for program admission fields including professional selling and digital marketing. Learn how to engage (Harper campus visits with customers using online technology, participate in sales role plays with throughout semester, industry professionals to practice your selling strategies and gain valuable email or phone) networking skills that will help you advance in your future career. Lori Marcellus (815) 753-6168 You have plans for the future. We’ll help you get there. [email protected]

Meredith Eskoff Let’s get started… (815) 753-1398 [email protected] Schedule a meeting with Agnes Szemborski, Harper College Transfer Coordinator, to learn more about the program and to discuss Major Advisor requirements. (Advising by phone, email, visits to Harper.) Contact Lori Marcellus or Meredith Eskoff, NIU College of Business, prior to applying to NIU for verification of completed business requirements. Emily Cronauer 815-753-6230 Apply to NIU as a transfer student (select the option off campus) and [email protected] submit your transcripts. Setup your MyNIU account to stay updated on your application status. Your NIU advisors will work with you to plan your course Accept your admission through your MyNIU account to confirm schedules for a timely your spot. graduation. It is highly Apply for financial aid by completing your FAFSA. recommended that you schedule an appointment with Contact NIU advisors for guidance prior to registering for classes. your marketing advisor once a semester to discuss your degree progress and select courses for the upcoming semester. NIU Marketing at University Center Degree pathway Year 1 Fall Spring ECO 211 Microeconomics CIS 101 Intro to Computer Information Systems ENG 101 Composition ECO 212 Macroeconomics MGMT 111 Intro to Business Organization ENG 102 Composition MTH 134 Calculus for Social Scientists MTH 225 Business Statistics or Physical and Life Science course MTH 200 Calculus with Analytic Geometry Year 2 Fall Spring ACC 101 Intro to Financial ACC 102 Intro to Managerial Accounting PSY 101 Intro to Psychology ACC 213 Legal Environment of Business SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Humanities and Fine Arts Humanities and Fine Arts Electives to reach minimum 60 credits* Physical and Life Science Year 3 Fall Spring FINA 320 Principles of Finance MGMT 335 Managing Individuals, Teams and Organizations MKTG 295 Principles of Marketing MGMT 346 Business Communication MKTG 350 Principles of Selling MKTG 325 Buyer Behavior OMIS 338 Principles of Operations MKTG 443 Marketing Research OMIS 351 Information Systems in Organizations NIU Elective** UBUS 200 Passport Introduction Year 4 Fall Spring MKTG Electives MGMT 468 Strategic Management NIU Electives** MKTG 99 Portfolio MKTG 495 Marketing Strategy MKTG Elective NIU Electives** UBUS 201 Passport Culmination *Harper electives depend on credits needed to reach a minimum of 60 or electives per degree can be used.

**NIU electives depend on how many credits are transferred from Harper (or other schools attended).

College of Business Admission Requirements • Earned A.A./A.S. degree, or have completed 60 transferable credits and be classified as a junior. • Completed lower level business foundation courses (10 prerequisites courses) with a C grade or better. • Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all attempted transferable college coursework.

Graduation Requirements NIU requires a total of 120 credit hours to graduate, with 54 hours required at the university level. A minimum of 40 hours must be in courses at the 300 and/or 400 level. More information is available at go.niu.edu/graduation-requirements. Northern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. niu.edu50755 11/18