# Selling and Sales Management
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# Selling and Sales Management
Build a career in professional selling through Purdue’s selling and sales management major. Develop the skills to lead in a dynamic, relationship-driven industry, and gain real-world experience through internships, sales competitions and field placements.
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## Program Summary
Purdue’s selling and sales management major combines business education with the human side of management to prepare you for success in the fast-growing field of professional selling. Ranked among the top sales programs nationally according to the Sales Education Foundation, the curriculum emphasizes practical experience through field placements, sales competitions and sales-focused student organizations. Build skills in communication, negotiation, leadership and customer relationship management. Students also gain real-world experience through internships and partnerships with the Center for Professional Selling, located on campus. Graduates are prepared for roles in account management, global sales, marketing, recruiting and entrepreneurship.
- [Explore Plan of Study](https://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=32122)
### Quick Facts
- **Degree:** Bachelor of Science
- **Location(s):** West Lafayette
- **College/School:** [Health and Human Sciences](https://hhs.purdue.edu/)
- [Request Information](https://apply.purdue.edu/register/form?id=e76823a3-0564-4abe-ad59-8e1263a99a4b)
## Why Purdue?
Join Purdue’s Collegiate Sales Team for elective regional and national professional selling activities.
Top 10
Public University in the U.S.
QS World University Rankings, 2026
## **Possible Careers**
A selling and sales management degree prepares you to lead in sales, marketing, business development and client relations. Some potential career paths include:
- Sales manager
- Account executive
- Business development manager
- Sales analyst
- Territory manager
- Customer relationship manager
## Internships and Graduate Hires
Through valuable learning experiences and world-class instruction, our selling and sales management alumni find success in a variety of careers and advanced degree programs. Some examples include:
- Inside sales representative, Chicago Fire
- Account sales associate, Fischer Homes
- Consumer sales associate, Indianapolis Colts
- Sales development program, United Healthcare
## ******High School Course Recommendations******
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
[Minimum high school coursework](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/course-requirements/) (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
## Connect
### College of Health and Human Sciences
Discover our 22 majors across nine departments and schools dedicated to improving human health and quality of life.
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### Contact
**Undergraduate Student Services**\
[(765) 494-8533](tel:7654948533)\
[hhsrecruitment@purdue.edu](mailto:hhsrecruitment@purdue.edu)
- [Email](mailto:hhsrecruitment@purdue.edu)
### Visit
Experience for yourself all that Purdue has to offer with opportunities to explore in-person or virtually.
- [Schedule a visit](https://admissions.purdue.edu/visit/index.php)
### Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the selling and sales management program.
- [Apply Now](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/)
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## ******Transfer to****** Selling and Sales Management
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s [overall transfer criteria](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php), as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the [closed programs page](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/closedprograms.php) to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Completion of a business-related course with a grade of C or better
- [Learn more](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php)
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