What can a person do with a degree in Marketing?

[supersillyness]

thinking about majoring in marketing, just not sure what i could do with it. thanks!

[BILL]

Marketing careers are found in all types of industries, including manufacturing, wholesale and retail, transportation, insurance, pharmaceutical and health care, government and nonprofit organizations. Marketing jobs are found in advertising, sales, retail management, product marketing, marketing of services, public relations and electronic commerce. It has been estimated that over one-forth of the civilian jobs in the United States involve marketing activities.

Related Occupations may include
1.Advertising Manager
2.Buying Agent
3.Customer Service Representative
4.Bank Officer
5.Broker
6.Business Manager
7.Claims Adjuster
8.Consumer Loan Officer
9.Credit Analyst
10.Customer Services Manager
11.Development Officer
12.Insurance Agent
13.Marketing Consultant
14.Marketing Research Analyst
15.Media Buyer
16.Product/Brand Manager
17.Promotion Services Director
18.Public Relations Liaison
19.Real Estate Agent
20.Retail Sales Manager


Types of Employers include:
Private and Non-profit Organizations
Advertising Agencies
Insurance Companies
Banks
Investment Firms
Chambers of Commerce
Labor Unions
Consumer Organizations
Magazines/Newspapers
Credit Unions
Market Research Firms
Educational Institutions
Publishing Companies
Film Companies
Radio/TV Stations
Hospitals
Retail Stores


Government Agencies include:
Consumer Affairs Office
Savings Bonds Divisions
Department of Commerce
Securities and Exchange Commission
Department of Treasury
Social Security Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Travel and Tourism Administration
International Trade Commission
U.S. Mint

[Isa]

You got alot of great answers. This is a good degree to get. Your career opportunity is vase with a Business degree. You can be hired in many different industry.
Since you like marketing go for it. In Business you can major in
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate


Good luck