Learn More About the Professional Selling Minor
The professional selling minor is a 15-credit-hour program that is accredited by the
University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). It consists of one required fundamental course
and your choice of advanced electives.
During this program, students learn communication skills, selling techniques and how
to use sales technology. This minor provides students with opportunities to pair their
technical or liberal arts backgrounds with essential knowledge and skills required
for careers in sales. Sales careers offer independence, ample financial reward, personal
growth and opportunities for rapid advancement within organizations.
The University of Wyoming's Center for Professional Selling is a member of the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), a prestigious organization representing sales centers throughout the U.S.
and Europe. UW's sales program is also part of the Sales Education Foundation (SEF), a non-profit that partners with and supports top-tier sales education.
In addition to these accreditations, the University of Wyoming College of Business
is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
What can you do with a sales minor?
A sales minor gives you hands-on skills in communication, persuasion and relationship-building—valuable in any industry. You’ll be ready for careers in B2B or B2C sales, account management, customer success, marketing or retail. It’s also great preparation for business development or launching your own venture.
Recent graduates' job titles include:
- Assistant Sales Manager
- Sales Executive
- Account Executive
- Area Sales Manager
- Business Development Representative
- Sales Development Representative
- Director of Development
- Sales Coordinator
- Sherwin-Williams
- PRQ Exteriors
- EMIT Technologies
- Amazon
- Lockheed Martin
- Anheuser-Busch
- Dell Technologies
- Crowdstrike
- PGA Tour
- Speedway LLC
- AT&T
- Cowboy Joe Club
- North Dakota State
- And more!
Our sales grads are a driven, successful group of students who go on to pursue high-achieving careers. In fact, 84% of UW sales graduates have a job secured before graduation.
Yes, a sales minor is extremely useful in a wide variety of careers. It builds practical, in-demand skills like communication, negotiation and customer relationship management. These skills apply to a range of careers and give you a competitive edge in fields like business, marketing, tech and entrepreneurship.
"The community aspect of the sales program is what I have enjoyed the most. I’ve met so many people and know that I have a lifelong network of peers, colleagues, and resources waiting for me one phone call away. The Center’s corporate partners have provided me with a valuable network. The job market is in a frightening state right now, but thanks to these relationships, I feel that I always have someone who I can reach out to for a recommendation or advice."
- Katelyn Notman, '23 | B.S. in Professional Sales & Management
