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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Sales, B.B.A.


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Contact Information

Phone: (470) 578-6060

Program Description

Many job opportunities exist in professional sales for graduates who enjoy the independence and economic rewards that a sales career provides. A major in professional selling focuses on business-to-business selling, helping students learn how to design and deliver effective sales presentations, analyze and manage individual accounts and markets, develop sales plans, and manage the sales force.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Coles B.B.A programs is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the program requirements outlined below. In order to be able to take upper-division coursesand graduate with an Professional Sales B.B.A., students must successfully:

  • Complete BUSA 2150
  • Meet the Coles College Sophomore GPA Requirement
  • Be admitted to the Coles Undergraduate Professional Program. Admission to the Coles Undergraduate Professional Program is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. In addition, all business majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all business courses counted toward their degree.

View the special admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the Coles College of Business.  

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the Academic Policies Graduation Policies and Procedures  outlined in the Academic Policies section of the Catalog.

Double Owl Pathway

This program offers a Double Owl Pathway. The Double Owl Pathway is an advising pathway for high-potential KSU undergraduate students who want to accelerate the attainment of a Master’s degree at KSU. For pathway options and to learn if you qualify, visit https://doubleowl.kennesaw.edu

Program of Study

General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)


See listing of requirements.  

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major:


Area A2: MATH 1111  or higher

Major Requirements (48 Credit Hours)


Business Electives (9 Credit Hours)


Nine hours of credit from upper-division (3000/4000) course offerings outside the Major, but inside the Coles College of Business. MKTG courses cannot be used here. (A maximum of six hours of credit in Professional Sales Co-Ops and Internships may be used in this area. Co-Ops and Internships cannot be used in any other area). See a Coles Professional Advisor before taking MGT courses to count here - some MGT courses cannot be used here.

Non-Business Electives (3 Credit Hours)


Three hours of credit from any lower-division (1000/2000) or upper-division (3000/4000) non-business courses offered at Kennesaw State.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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