This paper presents a step-by-step process for the development and implementation of a professional selling specialization program in the marketing curriculum of a school of business at an AACSB accredited state university. The program is presented in detail along with the process followed in order to develop support for the program with three primary stakeholders: faculty, administrators, and regional and national employers. Ongoing program challenges, successes, and growth opportunities are discussed. Program outcomes and stakeholder perceptions are included.

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The Capstone Sales course is the final in a sequence of five required courses in a 15 credit Professional Selling program housed in the Marketing Department at St. Cloud State University. The course is heavily focused on experiential learning activities for senior-level sales students. In this paper details of the course design, instructor and student deliverables, grading rubrics, student project/assignment guidelines, and a suggested course schedule are presented.