Bachelor of Science

Marketing & Analytics

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Create. Analyze. Optimize. Grow.

Great marketing is more than a creative idea. It’s knowing your audience, understanding the data, and using what you learn to make smarter decisions.

The Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Analytics at Athens State University combines marketing strategy with data-driven analytics to prepare you for the way modern organizations connect with their customers.

From digital campaigns and consumer insights to marketing research and performance measurement, you’ll develop the skills to create marketing strategies — and understand what makes them work.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Analytics prepares you for careers in digital marketing, marketing analytics, and marketing management. You’ll build a strong foundation in business while developing specialized skills in digital marketing and business analytics.

Through hands-on experiential learning, you’ll have opportunities to apply what you learn to real marketing challenges, including developing and executing digital marketing initiatives in partnership with community stakeholders.

Your Career Advantage Starts Here

Every organization needs to understand its customers — and today’s marketing professionals need to understand both people and data. That combination creates opportunities across industries, from advertising and retail to health care, financial services, technology, manufacturing, nonprofits, and more. This program can prepare you for careers in digital marketing, marketing research, analytics, marketing management, and related business fields.

Explore your career pathways with the Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Analytics, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.

Related Careers

$74k

Advertising Manager Estimated Entry Salary

$79k

Advertising Manager Estimated Median Salary

Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.

Admissions & Aid

Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Marketing & Analytics degree delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.

Why Choose this Program at Athens State?

Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Marketing & Analytics degree is offered entirely online, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.

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Built for Today’s Professionals

You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.

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Invest in Your Future The Smart Way

Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt. Plus, our learning partnerships make a degree from Athens Sate even more accessible.

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Learn from Experienced Faculty

Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world accounting and business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone—our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.

Additional Information

Meet Ashley

Student Stories

When Athens State College of Business alumna Ashley Hargrove walked across the stage to receive her degree in 2011, she was wide-eyed and unaware that her degree would help lead […]

– Ashley Hargrove

Meet Chris

Student Stories

Chris Allen was set to graduate from Athens State University on July 30, 2015, but life had other plans. Originally from North Alabama, Allen’s journey at Athens State University was […]

– Chris Allen

Meet Diana

Student Stories

Meet Diana Holt Ashworth, a 2022 graduate from the College of Business. Diana obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in accounting and currently works as […]

– Diana Holt Ashworth

Meet Elizabeth

Student Stories

Athens State has been more than I could ever have hoped for it to be. It has far exceeded my expectations and prepared me for my dream job.

– Elizabeth T. | College of Business Alumna

Meet Jennifer

Student Stories

Hello! My name is Jennifer Villasenor. I am a junior here at Athens State. I’m currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology and my minor is Marketing. I’m a […]

– Jennifer Villasenor

Meet Nicholas

Student Stories

Meet Nicholas Rizzo, a current student in the College of Arts & Sciences (COAS). In 2022, Nicholas Rizzo found his academic home at Athens State University. Rizzo is pursuing a […]

– Nicholas Rizzo

Meet Javian

Student Stories

Meet Javian Conley, a current student in the College of Business pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management and a minor in Operations Management. Conley is a North Alabama native and […]

– Javian Conley

Our Faculty

Dr. Elmer Ragus
Elmer Ragus, EdD
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Analytics
College of Business
Sanders Hall, Room 215

*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.