Program: MKT.AAS - Associate in Applied Science
The distribution of goods and services is one of the fastest growing business fields in the nation. It is especially appropriate for alert, vigorous individuals who are capable of bringing new ideas and talents to a dynamic and diversified business establishment. Career possibilities include employment as a marketing trainee, marketing research assistant, advertising assistant, customer relations representative, or sales representative.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Students with the appropriate academic prerequisites, in consultation with their academic advisor, should select the appropriate mathematics course. Only MAT courses with the designation GE MST fulfill the General Education elective.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one 4-credit Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Math, Science and Technology (GE MST) from subjects of BIO, CHM, PHY or SCI.
Contact Name: Mirian Curry, Acting Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: BusinessAndCompSci@middlesexcc.edu
Department Websites:
Business Programs: https://www.middlesexcollege.edu/academics/business-and-professional-studies/
Computer Science Programs: https://www.middlesexcollege.edu/academics/computer-science/
Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
They acquire a firm base of knowledge of business law and mathematics, accounting, computer applications, and economics. Students also study courses in general education and specific courses in marketing. Note: Not all MKT courses are offered every semester both day and evening. Students should call the department chair at 732.906.2594 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.