Dec 06, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Professional Sales, B.S.B.


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Prepares students to manage business clients of for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Rigorous classroom experiences and industry opportunities equip students with essential knowledge and skills required to begin professional careers in sales.

Degree Requirements - Total Credits: 120


As per University Graduation Requirements, a student must complete their degree with 120 overall credits, 42 of which must be upper-division.

50% of the business credit hours must be from the University of Wyoming.

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

Major Specific Courses


Advanced Business Electives - Credits: 6


Any business courses at a 3000 - 4000 level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirements.

Free Electives from Any College


Courses from any college at any level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirement.

Additional Information


The Professional Sales major prepares students to manage business clients of for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Specifically, this major provides business students with coursework and opportunities to equip themselves with essential knowledge and skills required to begin professional careers in sales. Careers in sales offer independence, ample financial reward, personal growth and opportunities for rapid advancement within organizations. Students that pursue a degree in professional sales will be challenged with industry engagement opportunities such as internships, and sales competitions. Students experience rigorous classroom experiences designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed during the first years of their sales careers including: oral and written communication skills, selling techniques and networking, the use of sales technology and customer information, and sales pipeline management.

All professional selling courses for the major require a minimum grade of C.

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