BBA in Marketing
Customers do not buy products. They buy solutions. They buy benefits. Marketers help their organizations understand customer perceptions of value and how to create, communicate and deliver that value better than the competition. Marketers do this in ways that contribute to society in general, not just to the bottom line.
Students choosing a marketing concentration at StFX have the opportunity to study foundational marketing courses including Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Professional Sales and Marketing Research . They can also explore specific areas such as digital marketing . These courses develop students’ knowledge and skills so they are ready for an exciting but complex world.
Students who study marketing are well positioned for careers in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Brand Management
- Professional Sales
- Market Research
- Retail Management
- Merchandising/Category Management
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Not-for-Profit Marketing .
Get Your Share of $4,000,000 in BBA Scholarships and Bursaries
Few business schools offer this high a per capita amount of scholarship awards to their students. That's because as one of Canada's most reputable learning institutions, our goal is to continue to attract those students from across the country who are well-rounded, demonstrating leadership qualities both inside and outside of the classroom.
The deadline for scholarship applications is March 1, and to apply online, all you need is to have completed your academic application to StFX, and submitted your grade 12 first semester transcript.
Why Study Business Administration at StFX?
With more than 90 per cent of your courses taught by full-time faculty in state-of-the-art facilities , and with students from over 20 different countries, the quality of your education experience is second-to-none. Faculty in the Schwartz School employ a variety of applied teaching approaches — simulations, field trips, class discussions, case analyses, lectures, service learning opportunities, and guest speakers are all incorporated into your classes making for a rich learning environment . You are also encouraged to check out our Co-operative Education options to provide you with even more real-world experience before you graduate!
Flexible Degree Choices
Within each of the BBA degree streams, students have a Co-operative Education option that involves a job placement to combine classroom learning with invaluable work experience . Through this program, you have the opportunity to obtain 12 months of on-the-job experience before receiving your BBA — real-world experience giving you an advantage for what comes after graduation. BBA students are also encouraged to check out their international exchange opportunities -- learning that takes you literally around the world!