Jump-start your marketing career with the Professional Program in Marketing
The Naveen Jindal School of Management offers the Professional Program in Marketing (PPM) to high-performing undergraduate marketing majors. This program enables marketing students to launch into successful careers with top-tier employers. In addition to the required rigorous coursework, students in the PPM have access to workshops and professional networking opportunities.
Apply NowHow does the PPM benefit marketing students?
The Professional Program in Marketing benefits JSOM marketing majors by providing them with:
- Exclusive access to networking opportunities with employers
- Valuable connections with other high-performing marketing students
- Opportunities to practice functional skills on additional projects
- Mentorship from PPM staff and other experienced marketing professionals
When is the PPM application deadline?
- Fall online applications deadline: October 31
- Spring online applications deadline: February 28
Frequently Asked Questions about the PPM
The PPM is a one-to two-year undergraduate program designed to create better outcomes for exceptional marketing students pursuing top marketing positions and careers. The program does not require that more than the amount (120 hours) of course credit required to graduate be earned. However, supplemental technical and professional skills workshops will be offered. Students will be required to take two designated rigorous classes such as Advanced Personal Selling, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Projects, Social Marketing, Predictive Analytics or Fast-Track courses. More designated courses will be added in the future.
Marketing students who meet the requirements and have time to supplement their curriculum with additional technical skills, professional polishing workshops and rigorous classes should apply.
Fall online applications are due by Oct. 31 and Spring online applications are due by Feb. 28.
To be admitted, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a marketing major (double majors are fine).
- Have and keep at least 3.4 GPA.
- Earned at least 6 graded hours at UT Dallas or another four-year college.
- Be of Sophomore or Junior standing.
PPM students must:
- Maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA.
- Complete at least three supplemental PPM workshops.
- Complete two rigorous classes.
- Complete at least two internships before graduation. Exceptions can be made for study abroad or other approved reasons.
- Participate in the AMA UTD chapter, Advanced Sales competition, undergraduate research project or other approved marketing/sales activity before graduation.
No, this program will not conflict with the DMHP program but rather is designed to enhance the DMHP.
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Ready to Apply to PPM?
If you’re ready to take on the exciting challenge for yourself and your future, start your application now.
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