General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, ND

Business, Management & Marketing ASSOCIATE CIP 52.1899

Total Graduates

2

Class of 2023

Annual Tuition

$4,250

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 52.1899
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 2 graduates
Award Year 2023

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$84,130

10-Year Job Growth

0%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

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Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$63,098

Peak Salary

$105,163

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Speaking
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Coordination
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Persuasion
Writing

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Dynamics SAP software Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Oracle Database Microsoft SharePoint

Important Software

Salesforce software Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat Intuit QuickBooks Oracle PeopleSoft

Beneficial Software

IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Tableau Yardi software Google Analytics Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Windows

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
R
Realistic

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Building things
  • Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Practical
Hands-on

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands

Work Values

Active Listening
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Writing
Achievement

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Devils Lake, ND

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $4,250
Out-of-State Tuition $4,250

Program Information

CIP Code: 52.1899
CIP Family: 52
IPEDS ID: