Study Abroad Program - Paris, France, where students earn 6 credit hours while studying and exploring Paris.
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Disney, Inc offers two great programs for ACC students:
1. The Disney College Program offers a unique opportunity for paid work at Disney.
2. The Disney Professional Internships is a chance to apply classroom studies to practical experiences.
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ACC Collegiate DECA Chapter prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality,
and management through events, competition, leadership opportunities, scholarships, awards, and interaction with business leaders and peers.
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The Marketing Department at Austin Community College was one of the original departments when the college started in 1973. It was located at the Ridgeview campus and moved to the Rio Grande campus when it opened in 1975. In the beginning classes were taught mainly at night at Austin High, Crockett High and Reagan High.
The department endeavors to maintain excellence throughout the program. We provide premier courses and degree plans that give students the skills and knowledge needed to be prepared to enter the workforce and have the competencies needed. Our curriculum provides students with first-rate professional and workforce programs that result in employment in the public and private sectors. It is based on identified competencies, and strives to be socially responsible as well as addressing employer needs. Marketing degrees are specifically designed for individuals who desire to obtain employment after two years. Marketing courses are also useful electives for students in a variety of degree programs, including many of the transfer programs.
Welcome to the Marketing Department at Austin Community College
ACC Marketing Program offers the following Award Plans, all of which can be completed entirely online:
- Marketing – Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Marketing Level 1 – Certificate
- Social Media/Digital Marketing Level 2 – Certificate
- Fashion Marketing Level 1 – Certificate
- Fashion Marketing – Associate of Applied Science Degree
Note –
The following changes will begin in Fall 2026:
- Fashion Marketing Level 1 Certificate becomes Fashion Merchandising Certificate Level 1.
- Fashion Marketing Associate of Applied Science Degree becomes Fashion Merchandising Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS).
- Both award plans are offered by the Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising Department. Please contact its department chair, Janie Chang, for additional information.
If you are pursuing either award plan and would like to continue with the Marketing Department by switching to the Marketing Level 1 Certificate, or the Marketing Associate of Applied Science Degree, respectively, please contact Ina Midkiff, Department Chair, 512-223-2072 and Eileen Collazo, Administrative Assistant, 512-223-2199.
ACC Marketing Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence.
WHY CHOOSE MARKETING AT ACC
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- Best-Community-Colleges.com ranks ACC as the #1 Community College in Texas and #8 in the U.S. for Marketing.
- The Marketing Department offers a Study Abroad Program – Paris, France, where students earn 3 credit hours MRKG 1391 and 3 credit hours MRKG 1302 while studying and exploring Paris.
- We collaborate with Disney, Inc. to offer paid work and internships to ACC students through the Disney College Program and the Disney Professional Internships.
- The Marketing Department is a Collegiate DECA Chapter, which prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through events, competition, leadership opportunities, scholarships, awards, and interaction with business leaders and peers. Membership for ACC students is free.
- Marketing has an exemplary curriculum that is current and utilizes the latest technology which allows our students to become more effective learners.
- Marketing works with all students to achieve their educational goals. Students are advised to establish a degree plan and are encouraged to progress towards completion of their degree in a timely manner and to save time and money by not taking courses that are not relevant.
- Marketing ensures that the skills and knowledge gained will prepare students to enter the workforce and have the competencies needed to obtain mastery in the field of Marketing.
- Marketing provides small class sizes so that the instructor will have the time to provide individual attention to all students. Marketing is committed to achieving equity for all students in our program and small classes is one way to give our students individualized attention. Courses in the degree plan can be taken 100% online.
- Marketing maintains a Departmental Webpage, Facebook page, Instagram and LinkedIn and all are focused on communicating up-to-date information to our students. We understand and utilize Social Media to stay connected and relevant with our students.
- Marketing offers lower tuition costs over universities.
ACC Marketing Program
News and Social Media
Courtney Ahrenholtz (fourth from left) and Aarhus Denmark Study Abroad Participants
Danish vs. American Cuisine
Student Travel Reflection Project
Student Travel Reflection Project
Aarhus Denmark Study Abroad Participants
enjoying appetizers from ACC Culinary Arts
Student Travel Reflection Project
Student Travel Reflection Project
Student Travel Reflection Project
Click the 'PLAY' button at the center of the image to view an Introduction to Texas State University Round Rock Campus and the Bats to Cats Program.
Global Learning, Spring 2025
Courtney Ahrenholtz, Panelist
Business Studies Division Meeting, Spring 2025
Dr. Lorlie Braxton, Dean
Business Studies Division Meeting, Spring 2025
Ina Midkiff (Department Chair), Courtney Ahrenholtz (Marketing), Vance Powell (Real Estate)
Business Studies Division Meeting, Spring 2025
Marketing Faculty - Kathy Walton, Courtney Ahrenholtz, Isaac Mackzum
Bria Land (right), our MRKG 2381 Cooperative Education student, earned an Internship Champions Award for her work with Smarter Reality. Bria participated in a panel discussion during the awards ceremony as well.
Austin Community College District is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.
ACC Marketing Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence.
ACC Collegiate DECA Chapter is actively involved with students through events, competitions, leadership opportunities, scholarships, awards, and interactions with business leaders and peers.
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Please contact the department if you have any questions.