Student Programs
Illinois State University’s professional sales program and Professional Sales Institute is among the first in the world to be awarded the distinction as a Certified Sales Program by the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training (SMT). SMT sets the standards worldwide for education and development programs in sales and marketing – at both the commercial and university levels. Receipt of this distinguished certification by SMT signifies the Illinois State program is among the best-of-the-best in the world and has not only met, but indeed exceeded rigorous requirements in terms of curriculum, dedicated facilities, faculty expertise and experience, student placement and alumni success, and research and publication.
Illinois State University’s Professional Sales Institute and sales program have earned the reputation as one of the best sales programs in the country and has been a leader in the field for over 14 years. Teaching activities include a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate sales classes along with nationally-recognized executive education classes and seminars. Students can complete one or two classes in sales or complete the Professional Sales Sequence – the equivalent of a major in Professional Sales and Sales Management.
