What you will study
Earning an undergraduate certificate in Professional Selling at UCM means you’ll take
classes that explore the fundamentals of proper selling techniques, professional communication
and marketing.
Core classes of the certificate program that you may take include:
- Principles of Marketing
- Professional Sales
- Advanced Professional Sales
- Sales Management
These classes offer invaluable experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
They’ll help you master the techniques of persuasion and marketing and are a strong
addition to any major.
Excellence in Professional Selling
- UCM's Marketing program, including the Professional Selling undergraduate certificate,
has been recognized as a top sales program by the .
- Among the top universities for Professional Sales Education (College Factual, 2021)
- A Best Value College for Marketing & Marketing Management (College Factual, 2022)
- A Most Popular College for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in professional selling
As you earn your Professional Selling certificate at the University of Central Missouri,
experiential learning and professional development opportunities will give you the
necessary tools to grow your career, expand your network and excel after graduation.
- Hands-on experience: Apply the theories and methods you learn to real-world examples. Work closely with
experts who have years of experience in sales and marketing.
- Student life: Student organizations such as the provide opportunities to network and learn from marketing professionals.
- Marketing and sales competitions: Show off your sales skills in regional and national competitions, such as the annual
State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition, Redbird National Sales Competition (Illinois State University), the National Collegiate
Sales Competition (Kennesaw State University), the King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition
(University of Kansas) and the Fastenal Sales Competition (University of Central Missouri).
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and potentially compete for
prizes such as financial awards to help fund your education or other expenses.
What can you do with an undergraduate certificate in Professional Selling from UCM?
Adding an undergraduate certificate in Professional Selling to your UCM major further
prepares you for a variety of sales and marketing careers in exciting and growing
fields, such as:
- Advertising
- Digital marketing
- Professional sales and sales management
- Retail management
- Brand management
Professional sales careers
Use the tool below to explore career options, salary potential, employment trends
and other career data for graduates with sales skills.
Financial assistance options for your Professional Selling certificate
As a UCM student, you’ll receive an affordable and high-value college education thanks
to our wide range of grants and scholarships. We pride ourselves in helping you finance your undergraduate education. In fact, LendEDU recognizes the University of Central Missouri as a top-ranked university
for low student debt upon graduation.
Interested in scholarships exclusively for your major? Check out your primary major’s
program page to learn more about the scholarships available to students in your bachelor’s
degree program. You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Charles Schwepker
A passionate and knowledgeable mentor
As the Rand and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor at UCM, Dr. Schwepker inspires
students with his award-winning teaching and advising style. Dr. Schwepker’s passion
for marketing and sales is contagious. You’ll leave his classes with the knowledge
and skills necessary to succeed in the world of sales.
Meet the Marketing Faculty
Marketing and Sales Competitions
Practice selling techniques and network
For 12+ years, UCM has hosted the annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition, showcasing students’ innovative marketing ideas and sales skills. You’ll also have
the chance to compete in the Redbird National Sales Competition (Illinois State University),
the National Collegiate Sales Competition (Kennesaw State University), the King's
Hawaiian Sales Competition (University of Kansas), and the Fastenal Sales Competition
(University of Central Missouri).
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