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Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • TOEFL: 61 (iBT), 500 (paper-based)
  • IELTS: 6.0 academic band score
  • Duolingo English Test: 85
  • PTE: 44

Course Information

The Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations develops knowledge and skills in advertising and public relations as well as practical understanding of the role these fields play within contemporary integrated communications.

This dual track program exposes students to research-based strategic planning, development of creative materials for multiple communications platforms, and innovative uses of media for promotion, all grounded in ethical and moral principles of persuasive practice. The advertising track further examines advertising’s influence on society, both within national and international contexts, while the public relations track emphasizes writing and presentational skills aimed at internal and external audiences.

Students take courses that prepare them for the world’s job market including advertising and public relations planning, creative design, research, and promotion. In addition, our location in the Miami area allows students to explore unique internship opportunities within the region’s numerous advertising and public relations agencies, private corporations, and non-profit groups.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:

  • Develop effective advertising and public relations campaigns,
  • Understand how research, strategy, and positioning interact in the context of professional communication efforts,
  • Craft original and creative promotional materials,
  • Communicate effectively with clear writing and presentational skills,
  • Plan effective media strategies that employ complex promotions across media platforms, and
  • Apply sound ethical principles in the practice of advertising and public relations, including sensitivity to the social impact of these fields in differing cultural and global contexts.

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Advertising And Public Relations Foundation (27 Credits)

  • Introduction to Communication
  • Public Relations Principles and Issues
  • Principles of Advertising
  • Marketing Concepts and Applications
  • Media Publishing in the Digital Age
  • Creative Strategy and Execution
  • Persuasion
  • Public Relations and Advertising Research
  • Advertising & Public Relations Campaigns

Advertising Track (15 credits)

  • Graphic Design
  • Media Planning
  • International Advertising
  • ADV & Social Responsibility
  • Media Law

Public Relations Track (15 credits)

  • Writing for the Media
  • Advanced Writing
  • Crisis Communication Mgmt
  • Communication for PR Professionals
  • Media Law

Advertising Track Electives (3 credits)

  • Collateral Design
  • Digital Media Production
  • Advertising Internship

PR Track Electives (3 credits)

  • Digital Media Production
  • Media Law
  • PR Internship
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Career Opportunity

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1898 per year

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