Marketing is the study of attracting customers, which incorporates knowledge gained by studying exchange relationships; it is the business process of identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customers' needs and wants. At the University of Dubuque, your studies will take you into the world of consumer behavior, environmental marketing, diversity marketing, relationship marketing, marketing analytics, business to business marketing, business to consumer marketing, public relations, and advertising. You will leave ready to build a career in the private sector, the public sector, the nonprofit sector, and the governmental sector. Every company needs to attract and maintain a strong customer base to be successful.
Making a Difference Through the Study of Marketing
Students and faculty at UD are active both in the classroom and in the real world. Their work contributes to the advancement of society by driving product awareness, cultivating brand credibility, building trust among target buyers, and providing customer value through information, entertainment, and inspiration. University of Dubuque’s marketing curriculum engages students in addressing consumer needs, identifying target markets, and developing integrated marketing communication plans to deliver valuable solutions to organizations and consumers.
Degree Distinctive
Marketing students receive a solid foundation in marketing including consumer behavior, advertising, sales, retail management, digital marketing, social media marketing, international marketing, and marketing management. In addition, students partake in an internship experience to gain professional experience while pursuing their degree.
Marketing faculty are involved in all aspects of the curriculum, from the hands-on classroom learning experience to helping students secure an internship and ultimately land their first job. UD's marketing majors apply their knowledge and skills to help organizations succeed in the competitive and dynamic business environment by identifying growth opportunities and delivering exceptional customer value through the products and services they develop and promote.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for Marketing majors are as varied as the field itself. Every organization - for-profit and nonprofit - cares about creating customer value, and marketing is an integral part of this process. Students will find career opportunities in advertising, sales, retail management, product marketing, marketing research, and customer service. Our students will also find career opportunities in various industries such as the computer industry, sports marketing, travel and tourism, banking, nonprofit arenas, and government.
Common Job Titles in Marketing:
Account Manager; Advertising Account Executive; Advertising Manager; Brand Manager; Channel Manager; Communications Manager; Market Analyst; Market Research Manager; Marketing Analytics Manager; Media Buyer; Online Advertising Manager; Product Manager; Promotions Manager; Public Relations Director; Sales Manager; Social Media Marketer; Web Analytics Professional.
Business and Accounting Faculty/Staff
David BirkettAssistant Professor of Business and Accounting
Phone: 563.589.3241 Email: DBirkett@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 110 Charles and Romona Myers Center
Credentials
MBA, Xavier University BA, Xavier University
Sam DeaverProfessor Emeritus - Business and Accounting
Email: SDeaver@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting
Credentials
MBA, University of Dubuque BS, Peru State College
Dennis GeorgeAssociate Professor Accounting Director of Summer School Program
Phone: 563.589.3192 Fax: 563.589.3322 Email: DGeorge@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 108 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
MBA, University of Dubuque BA, Loras College
Molly HeinAssistant Professor of Business
Phone: 563.589.3709 Email: MHein@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 121 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
Ed.D, University of Phoenix MS, Western Illinois University BA, Loras College
Jacqueline R. JaegerAdjunct Instructor - Business
Email: JJaeger@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting
Credentials
MBA, St. Ambrose University BA, Loras College
Craig MartyAssociate Professor of Business
Phone: 563.589.3250 Fax: 563.589.3322 Email: CMarty@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 119 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
MBA, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Linda McKeagAssociate Professor of Accounting
Phone: 563.589.3256 Email: LMcKeag@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting
Credentials
CPA, State of Minnesota MBA, St. Thomas University BS, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Erica ScheideckerAssociate Professor of Business and Accounting
Phone: 563.589.3729 Fax: 563.589.3184 Email: EScheidecker@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 107 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
CPA, State of Iowa & Illinois MAS, Northern Illinois University BS, Iowa State University
Rafic SinnoBusiness and Accounting Department Chair Associate Professor of Business
Phone: 563.589.3193 Email: RSinno@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting Office: 106 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
MBA, University of Dubuque BA, Clarke University
James SullivanAdjunct Instructor - Business
Email: JSulliva@dbq.edu Department: Business and Accounting
Credentials
MAC, University of Dubuque BS, Loras College