Marketing

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At WMU Haworth, you don’t just get textbook marketing skills, you have the opportunity to practice those skills in real-world scenarios.
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Department of Marketing

Are you looking for a degree that builds on your passions and sets you up for success? The Department of Marketing at the Haworth College of Business offers five programs—all of which are designed to give you experiences that will not only help you get a job, but help you succeed in that job in record time.

You will have access to the best marketing expertise in higher education, with instructors who are engaged with the marketplace and able to bring current research and best practices into the classroom. Combine that with resources including the Zhang Career Center, advising and career readiness events, to name a few, and you will be well on your way to building the future you want.

Digital marketing

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Food marketing

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Sales and business marketing

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Supply chain management

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Marketing degree programs that mean business

Marketing is a broad field with a world of options to explore. At WMU Haworth, you will have many opportunities to see where your interests lead you. You could find your passion for sales and business marketing through a sales competition or maybe discover a talent for food marketing by meeting with an industry leader. Whether you see yourself managing social media content, solving complicated supply chain challenges or creating campaigns at an advertising agency, a marketing degree from the Haworth College of Business will help you to start on your career path and succeed wherever your career takes you.
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Enhance your experience with focused resources

Whether you need help choosing a major, writing a resume, or would like to connect with other marketing students, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.

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The courses I’ve taken have thoroughly prepared me for a career in business, no matter where I end up. From foundational courses to my major classes, I truly feel I’m receiving the best business education available. The professors at WMU Haworth genuinely care about your success, and the friendships I’ve made along the way have been invaluable.

—Maddy Woods

The 30 announcement

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Submit nominations now for The 30

WMU Haworth has thousands of accomplished alumni who exemplify integrity, leadership and drive in their fields.

We are proud to recognize outstanding alumni in The 30, a publication that celebrates business accomplishments, leadership achievements and community involvements.

If you know a WMU Haworth graduate who is making meaningful contributions in these areas, consider nominating them. Or, if you are a business graduate who meets the criteria, you may submit a self-nomination. The deadline for nominations Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

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Find your competitive edge at WMU

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Expanding capacity: Supply chain management students earn scholarships from Transportation Club of Detroit

Three Western Michigan University supply chain management students have received scholarships from the Transportation Club of Detroit, getting a lift in paying for their education. Western’s recipients include Alex Little, Isaac Madalinski and Katie Pozar, putting WMU Haworth at the top of the list for total number of recipients for 2026.

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An awesome accomplishment: WMU student wins national scholarship for women in supply chain

Senior Alex Little is receiving a $5,000 scholarship from Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management & Education (AWESOME). She is one of only 20 students from across the country selected for the honor. And Little is the definition of a woman leader in supply chain: someone who others look to for direction, sound supply chain practices and fresh ideas.