Why Purdue?
Graduates are well-positioned to lead in marketing, sales and management roles across agriculture and food industries.
- Brand manager
- Customer support representative
- District sales manager
- Logistics account manager
- Marketing representative
- Territory sales representative
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Shelby Whitaker
Find your passion and get involved early. That’s the advice from Shelby Whitaker, a dual major in sales and marketing and agricultural and natural resources communications. You’ll find opportunities, friends and the support needed to do big things.
Ainsley Kratochvil
Ainsley Kratochivil immersed herself in the Purdue experience, from athletic events to academic organizations. Majoring in both sales and marketing and agricultural and natural resources communication, she was selected as a Cargill Global Scholar. Through it all, she’s built leadership skills, formed lifelong friendships and taken the first steps toward her goal of making a positive impact on the agriculture industry.
Shaylin Moulton
Shaylin Moulton embraces the variety of experiences offered with a degree from Purdue’s College of Agriculture, from a flower design class to a John Deere internship and mentoring new students in the Agricultural Economics department. She’s poised for success beyond the classroom thanks to the support of advisors, professors and fellow students.
Transfer to Sales and Marketing
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements, including a minimum GPA of 2.5. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
