Curriculum – BS in Marketing

Explore the UT Dallas BS in Marketing Degree Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Marketing at the Naveen Jindal School of Management requires 120 semester credit hours to complete the program. For the latest information about academic degree plans, course catalogs and course information please visit the BS in Marketing page of the UT Dallas Undergraduate Catalog for the most updated details.

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Degree Plan Highlights – Master’s in Marketing

“SCH” indicates “semester credit hours.

42SCH

Core Curriculum Requirements*

42 semester credit hours

60SCH

Major Requirements*

60 semester credit hours

18SCH

Elective Requirements*

18 semester credit hours

4Years

Time to Completion

*These details apply to the most recent catalog. Catalogs from previous years are available online at the main UT Dallas Catalog page. Please contact the JSOM Academic Advising Office if you have further questions. See catalog for course requirements.

Student Testimonials

Musa Ato

Musa Ato, BS’12

Managing Director, Adolfin Group

The UTD Marketing program was my foundation in crafting the League of Rebels brand. 
Tim Nguyen

Tim Nguyen, BS’19

Sales Development Associate, WESCO Distribution

The UTD marketing program provided me the resources and experiences that I was able to apply to my now ongoing career path. 
Rebecca Sollars

Rebecca Sollars, BS’20

B2B Client Solutions Executive, AT&T

I’m about to graduate, and I have secured a job with a Fortune 10 company, AT&T. I would never have been able to accomplish this without the help of UTD!
Brandon Borick

Brandon Borick, BS’20

Class of 2020

The UT Dallas BS in Marketing program has helped me pursue my interests in entertainment marketing by shaping its coursework to my own needs. 
Amber Quach

Amber Quach, BS’20

Class of 2020

The UT Dallas Marketing program has given me the ability to merge my strengths as a business-minded individual and also as a creative through their program.
Matthew Hong

Matthew Hong, BS’20

Associate I, Analyst Development Program at Liberty Mutual Insurance

The UT Dallas Marketing program has been invaluable in the pursuit of my career by providing me with a solid marketing foundation that enables me to stand out from and collaborate with my peers.
Ana Corona

Ana Corona, BS’16

Assistant Brand Marketing Manager, Daltile

I was fortunate enough to have been included in high-visibility projects, some of which involved our company’s executive team. 
John Walling

John Walling, BS’21

Class of 2021

Being a part of the BS in Marketing program at UTD has been an enjoyable and adventurous experience for me.  
Varika Pinnam

Varika Pinnam, BS’20

Class of 2020

I chose to attend UTD because I felt I had found a community here before I ever even moved to Texas. I decided upon the Marketing program in particular because I wanted to be a part of a fast-paced, impactful business world but work creatively and be able to generate and implement new ideas rather than work in a rigid structure.
Pratiksha Tonpe and friends

Pratiksha Tonpe, BS’21

Class of 2021

The MS in Marketing program in the JSOM has offered so many fantastic opportunities where I could learn more about the industry and meet professionals. 
Kyana Shamloo

Kyana Shamloo, BS’15

Product Marketing Manager, Freeman Company

I really enjoyed the marketing program at UT Dallas because they made it a point to have your class requirements be in various subjects. 
Lauren Sparger

Lauren Sparger, BS’20

Sports Marketing Graduate Program, Red Bull

During my time as a student, the BS in Marketing program allowed me numerous opportunities to gain real life marketing skill sets and business acumen.  
Jo-Annie Au

Jo-Annie Au, BS’20

Class of 2020

Through the UTD Marketing program, I’ve been able to fuel my passion for advertising and content creation. The program has given me the opportunity to learn from professionals while also getting to work with real clients and local companies.
Christian de Lara

Christian de Lara, BS’17

Enterprise Business Development Representative, Salesforce

I believe that the UTD Marketing program has given me an incredible foundation to develop my professional brand. 
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Resource Articles

Tom Henderson, article author

What You Learn From Capstone Senior Projects

Capstone Senior Projects give students a taste of real-world situations. Students gain experience working with corporations in the community, showcasing their expertise and professionalism.

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Now Is a Good Time to Help a Nonprofit Organization

By being part of the UT Dallas community, we know we are blessed with support, resources and connections — but most of all hope.

Julie Haworth and Claudia Kwee

Research Isn’t Just for Science Majors — It’s for Marketing Majors, Too!

While a BS in Marketing program student, Claudia Kwee had a chance to conduct a research project and present it at an educators’ conference in Houston.

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How Our Marketing Students Land Over 150 Internships Every Year

The BS in Marketing program’s required internship is important for acquiring needed experience to land that first job. It’s also a crucial part of our trilogy experience, which includes completion of an internship, 100 hours of community engagement experience and a capstone senior project course.

Julie Haworth

Capstone Senior Projects Provides Real-World Solutions for an Array of Clients

The Professional Program in Marketing (PPM) is a program that provides supplemental workshops and professional opportunities while also encouraging participation in rigorous courses. This elite program was the brainchild of a past Capstone Senior Project Marketing (MKT 4395) course.

Shannon Cotts, Collegiate Marketer of the Year

Students’ Work Played a Part in a Corporate Acquisition

In May 2019, Shannon Cotts won the DFW AMA Collegiate Marketer of the Year award for her outstanding data analysis provided to startup business Fixd, a Dallas-based home warranty and service repair business.

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Bachelor’s in Marketing Blogs & News

Explore our essential resources and advice for current and prospective undergraduate marketing majors and learn what incredible things our faculty and alumni are up to.

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Alumna at Nonprofit Confronts a Global Crisis With Local Impact

Lessons from the Jindal School, particularly the importance of being flexible, resonate for an alumna facing the COVID-19 crisis at a food bank’s font lines. And a marketing professor offers ideas on how students can help from home.

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Professional Sales Concentration Prepares Students with Real-World Scenarios

Jindal School sales students launched the fall with a Speed Sell competition followed by a presentation from renowned sales expert and author Mark Hunter. Events like these reinforce classroom teachings and introduce students to potential employers.

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Recent Jindal School Graduate Named to Selective Postgraduate Program

A recent Jindal School graduate will pursue his interest in nuclear security and diplomacy in the Schwarzman Scholars, a postgraduate program in Beijing to train global leaders while building relationships between China and the world.

JSOM Soccer Player Elected to Leadership Post on NCAA Advisory Committee

Recently elected vice chair of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, JSOM marketing major and star soccer player Joseph Weber is using his role to advance his postgraduate goals of behind-the-scenes involvement in athletics.

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Sales Program Earns High Honors at First International Competition

Jindal School sales students made a notable first foray into competing abroad this spring, placing first and third in the speed-sell contest and second in role-play at the 2019 UK University Sales Competition in Edinburgh, Scotland.

JSOM Marketing student, Varika Pinnam, on the UT Dallas campus

Marketing Student Turns Strawberry Beauty Hack Into Hot-Selling Serum

Fragrant strawberries mean the sweet smell of success for a JSOM marketing student who developed a sellout skin-care serum using the aromatic fruit. Using marketing and innovation skills learned at UT Dallas, she already is working on new ideas.

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JSOM Student Wins Marketer of the Year Award for Impactful Class Project

A Jindal School marketing student won the DFW American Marketing Association’s 2019 Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award. Shannon Cotts’ success marks the sixth time since 2012 that a JSOM student has won.

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JSOM Sales Students Make Enduring Job Connections with Beck Technology

Many Jindal School sales students see a potential employer in Center for Professional Sales corporate partner Beck Technology. Students realize “that Beck is agile, innovative and a modern selling organization,” says Center Director Howard Dover.

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Donor Scholarships Launch Brighter Futures for Jindal School Students

This academic year, donor scholarships have provided Jindal School students nearly a half-million dollars in assistance. The scholarships bridge a money gap or provide a springboard to achievement, and they help students reach educational goals.

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UT Dallas, Jindal School Featured Prominently on List of Young Innovators

A Jindal School graduate and two current students have been named to 2019NTX Inno Under 25, a list of young leaders and entrepreneurs in North Texas under the age of 25. In all, nine of the 14 honorees have UT Dallas ties.

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Mentoring Sparks Undergrad’s Research Efforts

Positive mentoring experiences sparked a Jindal School marketing major’s curiosity and opened the door to her research. Since winning a UT Dallas Undergraduate Research Award, she has refined her work and presented her findings on and off campus.

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UT Dallas Big Idea Competition Sharpens Students’ Entrepreneurial Mindsets

The annual UT Dallas Big Idea Competition awarded a service that helps applicants align their résumés to keywords in job postings the $25,000 grand prize in an event that showcased five other contenders and gave $40,000 in prizes.

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Jindal School Inaugurates Undergraduate Deans Conference

The Jindal School recently held a new conference convening assistant and associate deans of undergraduate business school programs. More than 80 universities were represented, and the deans discussed ways to improve programs and student experiences.

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‘Fearless’ Strategist Honored with Marketing Legends Award

Jindal School’s Marketing Legends Award honoree David Meerman Scott, an early advocate of social media and the strategist who coined the term “newsjacking,” advised his audience on the right ways to stand out and be fearless as a marketer.

Sales Students Score Top Wins at Annual Competition

The 2020 International Collegiate Sales Competition won the case-management contest and placed second in the World Cup of Sales.

Marketing Class Competition

Marketing Class Competition Pairs Students with Golin’s Pros

A study of Twitter data had marketing students and their professional mentors analyzing “accelerants of relevance,” all the traits that might cause a piece of news to go viral on social media.

Jasmine Nguyen

Jindal School Junior Wins Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award

A marketing and global business junior recently won the 2021 Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association. Jindal School students have earned the award eight times in the last decade.

Dr. Julie Haworth

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Julie Haworth

Dr. Julie Haworth, director of the BS in Marketing program, discusses her own interest in marketing and how she is “head cheerleader” for marketing students.

Hasan Pirkul

A Message from Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul

Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul reaches out to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters with an update on the state of the school as classes resume following spring break and during the coronavirus outbreak.

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JSOM Students Bring Home Collegiate World Cup of Sales

Jindal School sales students scored the most points overall at the annual International Collegiate Sales Competition recently, an achievement that led them to win a new team event and bring home the inaugural Collegiate World Cup of Sales.

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