Marketing managers typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, with a related minor such as advertising or business management. Those who manage their own firms will have substantial successful experience running single accounts, and may specialize in a particular kind or size of business (such as start-up businesses). Education preparing them for this career includes classes in marketing, market research, statistics, consumer behavior, and business management. In between school semesters they will likely participate in some internship work, to establish initial experience.