Department Chair
Michael Gravier
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- How to identify customer needs and provide value
- Core concepts of the selling process to drive business goals
What You’ll Do:
- Engage in experiential learning through in-class sales competitions, professional networking, and feedback sessions to perfect your skills.
Where You’ll Go:
- Major corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
- Top graduate programs to advance your career preparation
Program Highlights
Bryant’s minor in Sales is designed to give you both a theoretical background and applied experience in the field of sales. A well-educated and trained professional sales force is critical to a business’s ability to provide value to their customers and effectively satisfy consumer needs. Many Bryant students — regardless of their major or chosen profession — will be involved in selling products, services, or ideas. By understanding the concepts of the selling process and developing your skills, you can effectively apply your knowledge in your area of study for a more successful career.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Personal Selling
MKT 363
Marketing Internship
MKT 391
Sales Management
MKT 463
Consumer Behavior
MKT 311
New Product Development
MKT 382
Small Group Communication
COM 367
Persuasion and Social Influence
COM 470
Power and Influence
MGT 463
Psychology of Personality
PSY353