Marketing

About Marketing

Marketing is about understanding consumers and what they value and creating and communicating solutions to their problems. Marketing is both an art and a science. This is a diverse field where professionals may be involved in the development of new products, services or ideas, analyzing and interpreting Big Data, determining ways to leverage and enhance demand, developing creative content that effectively communicates value, and relationship management. Marketing professionals utilize a variety of technologies including analytical software, social media, and mobile technologies. Marketing professionals are employed in diverse organizations in for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors.

Why Study Marketing at StFX?

The Marketing program offers students a comprehensive foundation in marketing theory and practice through courses in consumer behaviour, marketing management, professional sales, and business ethics. It allows students to explore new marketing opportunities in social media marketing, digital marketing, and mobile commerce. Specialized courses that permit students to explore analytics in more depth are also available. Our program includes many experiential learning opportunities using cases, hands-on exercises, simulations, company visits, and real-world projects.

First Year at a Glance

In your first and second year, you will take core courses shared among each of the Faculty of Business disciplines. This will allow you to build a strong foundation and explore what the various disciplines have to offer.

Future Opportunities

There are many post graduate education and training opportunities available to Marketing graduates, including:

• Chartered Marketer (CM) designation
• MBA in Marketing
• MSc in Digital and Social Media Marketing
• Law (LLB)
• Professional Marketing Certification

The career opportunities available to Marketing graduates are diverse and include opportunities, such as: