Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$43,900 per year
Health Insurance: $ 3,275

Location

Poughkeepsie, United States

About the program

Advertising students prepare for a lifelong career in advertising by becoming avid investigators and critics of national and international advertising, as well as advertising business practices. The four-year curriculum is based upon a strong foundation of core liberal arts and communication studies classes. After exploring the Advertising industry, its disciplines, and its place in society, students choose to pursue a course of study in either creative or marketing specializations.

The Communication – Advertising program from Marist College prepares students to conceptualize, create, and produce advertising for all media. There is actual hands-on experience with creating and producing advertising for newspaper, magazines, transit, TV, radio, and the Internet. Students have frequent contact with the advertising community locally and in New York City by way of agency visits, guest speakers, and internships. Advertising students are encouraged to enter national advertising competitions. At the end of this program, the student will have a portfolio of sample advertising work to show prospective employers.

Careers

The marketing emphasis course of study prepares students for careers in an Advertising agencies, working as an account executive, media buyer, or researcher. Students can also consider a career in manufacturing as a brand manager or sales representative. Students with this emphasis are encouraged to do a Minor course of study in areas such as business, foreign language, or psychology. Some students choose to go to Graduate School to pursue a Master of Business Administration. Junior and Seniors have the opportunity to complete internships locally, in New York City, Albany, and Boston.

Courses Included

  • Introduction to Communication
  • Digital Toolbox
  • Public Presentations
  • Communication Research: Strategies and Methods
  • Principles of Strategic Advertising
  • Research and Consumer Insights

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