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In open‐ended comments, a wide range <strong>of</strong> other specializations were mentioned by Employers as<br />

important to their sector or industry, and most were rated high in importance (Table 11). Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />

specializations were associated with digital marketing, including search engine optimization (mentioned<br />

by four respondents), web analytics, conversion optimization, and social media (mentioned by two<br />

respondents). Some Employers referenced trade‐related marketing specializations (International<br />

<strong>Marketing</strong> and Export Managers) and one pointed to new opportunities in Sustainable <strong>Marketing</strong>. Other<br />

frequently mentioned specializations concerned basic marketing skill sets (sales, product marketing,<br />

brand management, technical writing, communications, promotions & advertising and graphic design).<br />

Table 11 – Other <strong>Marketing</strong> Specializations<br />

Importance<br />

n Rating<br />

Search Engine Optimization 4 5<br />

Sales 3 4<br />

Product <strong>Marketing</strong> 2 5<br />

Brand Management 2 4<br />

<strong>Marketing</strong> and Technical Writing 2 5<br />

International <strong>Marketing</strong> 1 4<br />

<strong>Marketing</strong> and Strategic Planning 1 3<br />

Communications 1 4<br />

Web Analytics 1 5<br />

Export Managers 1 4<br />

Customer Service Representative 1 4<br />

Conversion Optimization 1 5<br />

Technology and Social Media 1 5<br />

Environmental/Sustainable <strong>Marketing</strong> 1 5<br />

Social Media 1 4<br />

Promotion and Advertising 1 4<br />

Graphic Design 1 3<br />

LKSB Degree Program Feasibility Study • 2011<br />

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