The objective of the department is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the quality education needed for success in professional and management positions. The department also offers required or elective courses for students specializing in other major areas who desire some related background in marketing or hospitality services. Students are prepared for business careers through course work, student organizations and internships. Behavioral and communication skills development, problem solving/analytical abilities, knowledge of organizational planning, directing, controlling, and advances in business trends, such as electronic commerce, are emphasized. In the professional sales program at CMU, youll have hands-on experience with personal selling through our partnership with Carew International, one of the top 10 sales training firms in the United States. Youll earn certification in professional selling, advanced positional selling/pathway to negotiations and enterprise selling. Youll be exposed to key sales components through the same training received by Fortune 500 companies such as John Deere, Dow Corning, Coca Cola and International Paper.