Marketing - Certificate of Completion

NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate prepares students with skills in marketing principles and knowledge, and provides the basic foundations for people seeking employment in entry-level marketing positions and local business owners who want to learn how to better market their own products, services, and businesses.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 30

Prefix Title Credits
BCIS 1110Introduction to Information Systems3
BCIS 2120Desktop Publishing3
BCIS 2130Web Design3
BCIS 2310Spreadsheets and Data Analysis3
BUSA 2230GHuman Relations in Business3
BUSA 1110Intro to Business3
MKTG 1210Advertising3
MKTG 1220Small Business Marketing3
MKTG 2110Principles of Marketing3
MKTG 2220Digital Marketing3
Total Credits30

NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog

A Suggested Plan of Study - Marketing Certificate of Completion

Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
(Summer)  
BUSA 1110 Intro to Business 3
 Credits3
Semester 2
(Fall)  
BCIS 1110 Introduction to Information Systems 3
BCIS 2120 Desktop Publishing 3
MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing 3
MKTG 1220 Small Business Marketing 3
 Credits12
Semester 3
(Spring)  
BCIS 2130 Web Design 3
BCIS 2310 Spreadsheets and Data Analysis 3
BUSA 2230G Human Relations in Business 3
MKTG 1210 Advertising 3
MKTG 2220 Digital Marketing 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits30