BUS 41300 - Personal Selling

The course examines the role of personal selling as an integral part of the promotional mix. Personal selling is the most expensive component of the mix that impacts purchase decisions for the sake of market development. The course covers all steps in the selling process and stresses the importance of product knowledge, building and managing the customer relationship, and presentation skills. The course also examines legal and ethical concerns. It is appropriate for students who want to embark on a sales career and for working professionals who want to remain competitive in their trade.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 30101 with grade of C- or better, junior or senior class standing and admitted into a business B.S. degree program.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.