Marian provides the knowledge and hands-on experience to help you turn innovative ideas into effective marketing strategies.
Why you should choose a Major in Marketing
Marian’s marketing program blends classroom learning with real-world experience. You’ll work on marketing campaigns, pitch ideas, and analyze data—gaining the kind of experience that sets you apart in internships, interviews, and your first job.
- American Marketing Association (AMA): Marian’s AMA chapter is the 2025 International Chapter of the Year. AMA is a professional association where you can explore marketing with the Indianapolis community and enjoy social events with fellow Marian students.
- Nationally Ranked Sales Program and Digital Sales Lab: Marian was named a Top University for Sales Education in 2025 by the Sales Education Foundation.
- Exceptional Career Outcomes: Our marketing students enjoy a 100 percent placement rate and are highly desired working for companies such as: ADP, Amazon, Cummins, Carrier, DemandJump, Direct Xpress Logistics, Disney, Eli Lilly, Fastenal, James Marketing Consultants, Jr. Golf Tour Management, KPMG, Lead Forensics, Lev, Penske Logistics, Orr Fellowship, Roche Diagnostics, Salesforce, and Stitch.
- Cisco Systems: Learn digital marketing strategies from our Cisco state-of-the-art digital classroom. Our Cisco partnership also presents internships and full-time placement opportunities.
- Alpha Mu Alpha is a national honor society that recognizes scholastic excellence in marketing and sales, including our award-winning student-run advertising agency Momentum.
Back-to-Back National Team Selling Sales Competition Champions
Marian University competed against 23 other universities at the 2024 National Team Selling Competition. The Business School’s presentation team of Adam Heitz '25, Devin Sanders '25, Makayla Spangler '25,and Owen Pittman '25, won the competition, bringing home a first-place trophy and $3,000 besting the University of Baylor, Penn State University, and the University of Richmond.
