MSU Denver was named one of the “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education” by the Sales Education Foundation.
Sales Education FoundationOur Students and Alumni
Real-World Readiness
More than 50% of college graduates will hold their initial job in sales.
Recent studies report the number of marketing majors starting their career in sales tops 88%. MSU Denver’s Center for Professional Selling prepares students for sales careers through real world selling experience, role plays, interviews, networking events, national competitions, and other events for students and sales professionals.
MSU Denver is named as one of the “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education” by the Sales Education Foundation and is a Full Member of the University Sales Center Alliance — one of fewer than 50 institutions nationally to receive such recognition.
Why Consider Sales?
Our curriculum is highly desired by employers and applicable to a variety of careers.
- Career Opportunities: Professional salespeople are needed in every industry.
- Critical Skills: Everybody in business – no matter what role – is selling. Sales is not all about closing or being assertive.
- Real-World Connections: Our students work with sales professionals and have an established network before graduation.
- Fulfillment: 77% of graduates from formal sales programs report career satisfaction.
- Community: We have many opportunities to get involved, including a competitive selling team, a student club, and informal get-togethers.
Rankings and Accreditations
MSU Denver is a Full Member of the University Sales Center Alliance. Fewer than 50 schools worldwide have obtained this distinction.
University Sales Center Alliance
MSU Denver's College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. This ensures a high-quality business education and greater career prospects.
Business Accomplishments
“I always knew I wanted to go into sales with sales being the majority of job opportunities after graduation. MSU Denver’s selling program, Pi Sigma Epsilon, and amazing faculty were influential in teaching me the value of helping others and building relationships – the heart of sales. Now I have the opportunity to do those things in my sales career!”
Sarah Clark, Class of 2021
“As a first-generation Latina I never considered pursuing a career in sales until I ended up taking classes in the sales program at MSU Denver. My professors set me up for success when it came to pursuing a career I would thrive in. They gave me the tools, skills, attitude, and resources to make me stand out against others. I am happy to say after college I landed in a sales career where I am thriving so much and I owe it to the passionate individuals in the MSU sales program!”
Brenda Rodriguez-Vera, Class of 2021
“There is no doubt that MSU Denver’s sales program set me up for rapid success both during my time in school and after graduating. It is such an amazing opportunity to sharpen your sales skills, practice interviewing, network and get recruited, and everything in-between by being part of this hands-on program. Joining the ProSales team was a game-changer in my effort to not only find my dream job, but to excel in it; the invaluable things I learned and the recognition I received will stay with me forever!”
Nicole Mirich, Class of 2021