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Mary K. Wachter

Instructional Professor of Marketing


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“I hope students leave my class feeling comfortable working with data and marketing insights, understanding why they matter, and using them to make smart, real-world business decisions.”


Degrees Held:

  • BBA – Marketing, Pittsburg State University
  • MBA – Marketing, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Career Highlights:

I have been teaching at Pittsburg State University since 1986. During this time, I've developed new courses in Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, and Quantitative Business Analytics. I co-developed the PSU PASS program (Peer-Assisted Study Sessions) and am a graduate of the Leadership PSU Program. I was awarded the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award in the Kelce College of Business in 2025 and 2021.

  • In which online Pittsburg State program(s) do you teach?

    MBA in Marketing

  • What do you want students to take away from your classes? What do they learn?

    I hope students leave my class feeling comfortable working with data and marketing insights, understanding why they matter, and using them to make smart, real-world business decisions.

  • What advice would you give to those considering your online program?

    Stay engaged, put in steady effort, and manage your time well.

  • What is the value of a higher degree in the field in which you teach? What are some of the skills students gain in this program?

    Students gain practical skills in analyzing data, understanding consumer behavior, and communicating insights clearly. These skills are valuable in solving real business problems and stand out in a competitive job market.

  • What are your preferred pronouns?

    She/her/hers

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