There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.

Essential skills built through majoring in Marketing include:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking

Click here to learn more about each essential skill.

Students graduating from Marketing find themselves most often in professional selling, advertising and promotion, fast-moving consumer goods.

Click here to explore career opportunities by major.

Students who choose to pursue a graduate degree often consider these pathways:

• Master’s in Business Administration
• Master’s in Marketing
• Various professional certifications

Click here to learn more about applying to graduate school.

Major milestones consist of activities students should complete during their first year, middle years and last year at MSU Denver. These milestones will help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan to integrate curricular (what happens inside the classroom), co-curricular (what happens inside and outside the classroom, and non-curricular (what happens outside the classroom) experiences. For example, milestones might list specific classes student should take at specific times along their journey or may suggest when students should participate in research opportunities with faculty members.

Simply put, Major Milestones are meant to enhance your student experience and set you up for success.

To use this tool to the fullest, follow these steps

1. Click on your year in school from the list below.
2. Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
3. Complete any necessary steps listed.
4. Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.

All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.

• Attend orientation and register for classes.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor.
• Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF and the General Scholarship Application.

• Join a student organization and get connected to support on campus.
• Declare a major, (explore our fully online programs!) or meet with an exploratory advisor to learn about options.
• Attend signature events on campus (Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).

• Complete your Business Core prerequisite courses.
• Meet your Faculty Member in AD 560 and with your Academic Advisor.
• Attend Marketing career events, such as professional panels.

• Join student clubs such as Phi Sigma Epsilon.
• Follow the College of Business and Department of Marketing on Social Media.
• Connect with a current Marketing faculty member for mentoring.

• Explore different marketing career options.
• Consider internship opportunities for academic credit.
• Attend Marketing networking events.

• Consider adding a minor or certificate to your chosen major.
• Explore resources like the tutoring program or the writing center.
• Get familiar with MSU Denver’s Academic Planning Tool.

• Explore student leadership on campus and volunteering in your community.
• Earn credit and gain experience through an internship, study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
• Attend identity or interest-based campus events like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.

• Connect with the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
• Attend an in-person Career Fair to network and secure a professional headshot.
• Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.

• Explore Study Abroad and/or Student Travel Opportunities.
• Discuss Marketing elective/certificate options with a faculty member.
• Meet with Faculty Advisor to develop a graduation plan.

• Apply for Teaching Assistant, Tutoring, and Supplemental Instructor positions.
• Attend Marketing Department Career Panels and Networking Events.
• Join Beta Gamma Sigma if eligible or pursue student leadership opportunities.

• Consider and discuss internship opportunities with your academic or faculty advisor.
• Meet with College of Business Career Specialist to learn about job resources like CareerLink.
• Consider graduate school opportunities.

• Meet with your advisor to complete remaining graduation requirements.
• Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
• Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.

• Attend in-person alumni and campus-wide networking events.
• Submit a proposal to present in-person at the Undergraduate Research Conference.
• Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.

• Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
• Attend in-person career-focused events with an industry-ready resume.
• Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
• Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.

• Meet with your Faculty Advisor to complete a graduation check.
• Select final MKT electives and complete capstone requirements.
• Complete an academic CV or professional portfolio.

• Take on leadership roles in student groups or clubs.
• Join national professional organizations like the American Marketing Association and attend sponsored events.
• Apply for Teaching Assistant, Tutoring, and Supplemental Instructor positions.

• Attend Marketing Department, College of Business, and University Networking events.
• Finalize cover letter, resume, LinkedIn profile, and job search strategy.
• Complete an internship for academic credit.