Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Advertising, M.A.


Advertising as a cultural force can have a powerful impact on societies as well as brands. The rise of social media and the informed consumer has allowed advertisers to talk with (not at) consumers. Developing strategies for integrating consumers in branding decisions and developing long-term relationships with consumers are the keys to success. Therefore, the M.A. in advertising program provides training in global, social, cultural and technological sensitivity to give students the understanding needed to engage consumers in brand conversations. Strategic and conceptually rich creative messages are the conversation starters delivered to consumers using paid, earned and owned media. In addition to enhancing their understanding of traditional advertising theory and practice, students will learn about the use of social media, location-based targeting, cause marketing, viral messaging, advergaming, product placement and branded entertainment as means to create meaningful brands for customers.

Individuals graduating from this program will go on to work, either domestically or internationally, in advertising agencies as account executives, art directors, copy writers, media strategists, research analysts or account planners. A graduate of the Institute will also be attractive to corporate marketing departments, media organizations, marketing firms, the event management field, branded entertainment, advergaming, motion picture marketing and nonprofit organizations.

Degree Requirements


All students participate in courses that enhance understanding of communication theory and advertising practices necessary for future advertising leaders. The program offers students the ability to deepen their area of interest by pursuing elective coursework in the area(s) of their interest. Core courses are listed below.