Sales Minor - Orfalea College of Business

What is the Sales Minor?

Open to all majors, the Sales Minor will help students:

Develop strong presentation skills and confidence
Demonstrate skills with sales technology tools
Practice hands-on sales skills
Create important career building connections
Prepare for prime sales internships and job opportunities

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What kind of careers will this minor support?

Careers in sales are projected to grow by five percent from 2014 to 2024, creating 778,000 new jobs. General job possibilities include sales associates, sales development representatives, account executives, account managers, and sales operations.

How To Apply

Submit your application
Email your resume to Sales Minor Director Danielle Epstein at depstein@calpoly.edu
Professor Epstein will then contact you for an interview

Preference will be given to students with strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in a possible sales career.

What are the requirements for the Sales Minor

28 units, consisting of three required courses and four elective courses
At least one-half of the minor units must be upper division courses
A minimum of one-half of the coursework must be completed in residence
Minor must be completed BEFORE or at the SAME TIME as the Major
After admission to the Minor, students MUST maintain a 2.0 GPA in the Minor courses or be subject to dismissal from the Minor

Full Catalog

Required Courses

Questions?

Contact Sales Minor Director Danielle Epstein at depstein@calpoly.edu.

Minors