FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the profile of the typical student in this program?
The program has students of all ages, gender, ethnic background, work experience and educational credentials. The evening and weekend sections are designed for the working adult, balancing many obligations.

2. What kind of education is the marketplace looking for in your area?
Please visit our Career Page.

3. What salary can an entry level person expect?
Please visit our Career Page.

4. Why are there so many certificates in Marketing?
Marketing is a broad area with many career tracks. The various certificates concentrate on skill sets required for each area. In today's demanding workplace, employees are expected to "wear many hats" (have numerous job skills), the variety of certificates define these skills sets and establish a proficiency in that career area. Certificates can be listed on a resume, differentiating a candidate from other applicants. Certificates are also listed on the official transcript.

5. Are courses offered days, evenings, and weekends?
Yes.

6. What is a Career Action Series (CAS)?
A Career Action Series allows students to develop a specific set of skills by taking 2 courses in a particular area in one semester. These courses, which can be applied to a degree or certificate at Oakton, are offered on evenings and weekends. Courses in these series are intensive, but allow students to complete a certificate or degree at a quicker pace.

7. What courses are offered every semester?
MKT 131, 161, 261 are offered fall and spring semester and only MKT 131 is offered in summer. The majority of courses are offered on a rotating basis, but the chairman of the department will allow substitutions if a specific course is needed to complete the degree or certificate in a timely manor.

8. What happens if a course is continually withdrawn for lack of enrollment yet required for a degree or certificate?
Contact the chairman of the department and ask for a substitution.

9. What if I have extensive background in a required course, do I have to take that class?
Please the chair for possible higher-level course substitutions.

10. Can I transfer credit from other schools?
Students must complete a Request to Evaluate Transcript application found in the Office of Records and Registration. See chairman of the department for more details.

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Last update: August 24, 2007