Marketing is positioning a product to be competitive in the marketplace. Successful product positioning means that a firm must be able to define a target market, effectively communicate the value of the product and make the product widely available at an attractive price. The process is the same whether it is a new product or the reinvention of a classic. The world of marketing is constantly changing, with new products, new consumers and new ways to connect the two.<br><br>You will learn communication, teamwork and analytical research skills with real-world problems in case-based marketing classes. Combining analytical and creative skills, you’ll be prepared to conduct market research, analyze trends, or develop a new product or service. You’ll learn to think “big picture” as you create marketing strategies to develop the sales revenue for your firm.<br><br>Krannert graduates are prepared for a variety of careers ranging from brand and product management to marketing research and analytics to advertising and public relations in companies like Nielsen, PepsiCo, General Electric, Amazon, Deloitte, and Eli Lilly.