Marketing

El Camino’s degree and certificate programs in marketing offer education and training regarding marketing principles and concepts. You can prepare for entry-level positions in a variety of businesses or transfer to a four-year degree program after graduation.

Our Associate in Science (AS) degree in marketing usually takes up to two years. Or, complete a certificate program in about six months and be ready to start your career right away.

Choose classes that prepare you for a marketing career. We’ll help you succeed.

Choose a Degree Designed for Marketing Careers or Transfer

Many El Camino marketing students want to start their careers as soon as possible. Others will continue their education at a four-year college or university. We’ll help you set goals and reach them.

Degree

The El Camino marketing degree program will prepare you for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Or use your education to begin entry-level work in both private industry and public agencies.

Explore opportunities in the marketing field and acquire basic marketing concepts and strategies.
Take classes in marketing, advertising, communications, human relations, business law, and more.
Meet most common transfer requirements and start your journey toward a bachelor’s degree.

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Certificate

The El Camino certificate in marketing will prepare you for entry-level work in both large and small businesses.

Explore marketing concepts and strategies such as market analysis, planning, product development, marketing mix, and media decisions.
Discover opportunities in the marketing field and apply marketing concepts that influence marketing decision making in the global economy.

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Pursue an Entry-Level Marketing Job or Further Education

As an El Camino marketing graduate, you’ll be ready to pursue an entry-level job, or you can pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university. We’ll help you develop the hands-on skills and industry knowledge needed for the career path you choose.

Pursue a career as a brand/product manager, market research analyst, wholesale and retail buyer, purchasing agent, media planner, advertising coordinator, copywriter, database manager, and more.
Learn how marketing connects a company or nonprofit group to specific consumer groups.
Develop the critical-thinking skills necessary to address complex business/marketing issues.
Discover jobs in a business setting, in addition to positions in areas such as health care, government, colleges and universities, museums, and the armed forces.
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $26,000 to $123,000 with an average salary of $59,000.

Build Your Marketing Network Beyond the Classroom

As an El Camino marketing student, you’ll have many opportunities to explore your interests outside of your classwork.

Meet students who share your interests and join the ECC Business Society, a student club committed to community involvement and social networking.
Take advantage of an internship.
Find support from tutoring in all your classes.