A sales position involves the give-and-take between consumers and industries as well as trade between nations. This academic field concentrates on teaching marketing and economics to understand what drives market demands and how to supply goods while strengthening the growth of a business.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.