Taking the marketing core classes at Rider prepared me for my dream job at a great advertising agency. The classes always had challenging content and real world applications such as case studies and mock advertisement creation.
Program overview
Study at one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation. Gain the knowledge you need to compete in today’s ever-changing global marketplace. Enter the workforce with a strong background in business, a critical understanding of consumer behavior, ad trends and the know-how needed to reach target audiences and to promote services and products.
100%
of 2020-21 of marketing graduates are employed full-time or continuing their education
34,000
projected job openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)each year
$140K+
median annual salary for marketing managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
Admission options
Be creative and convincing
Rider business graduates are so in-demand, they often have more than one full-time job offer at graduation.
Common careers:
- Brand/product manager
- Marketing manager
- Event/meeting planner
- Market research analyst
- Media planner
- Social media manager
Start strong to make it big
Solidify your business acumen with an internship based independent study.
Concentration in financial services
This program is designed for students interested in the many careers requiring knowledge of finance as well as strong marketing skills including banking, investment banking and insurance.
This concentration is available to finance and marketing majors in the Norm Brodsky College of Business. Students majoring marketing are required to complete 12 credit hours in finance coursework.
Program requirements
Our 120-credit program focuses on core business principles and strategies. You will have the choice of pursuing one of five marketing tracks.
Financial aid resources
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Contact
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Marketing
Sweigart Hall
amishra [at] rider.edu
(609) 895-5513
Academic Focus: Marketing