Program Overview
The Advertising at Syracuse University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advertising programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 42,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Syracuse, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advertising programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ADV/ICC 523 Digital Branding and Strategy
- ADV 604 Seminar in Advertising Practice and Leadership
- ADV 611 Strategic Principles and Practices
- ADV 612 Strategic Brain: Account Planning and Research
- ADV 613 Strategic Brain: Media Planning
- ADV 615 Creative Brain
- ADV 625 Integrated Advertising Campaigns (6 credits)
- COM 698 Media Law
- GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All students will be required to submit:
- $45 application fee
- A personal statement
- A resume
- Transcripts from any post-secondary institution in which you earned or will earn a degree.
- Official General GRE scores
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably at least one from an academic reference.
- Online video interview
Standardized Tests
The SAT/ACT is not required of any student studying outside the U.S. and currently enrolled in a school that does not follow the American system of education (including U.S. citizens living abroad). SAT Subject Tests are not required.
*Please note, prospective Division I student athletes must take the SAT or ACT in order to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
In addition, if your native language is not English you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). If you are a U.S. citizen and your native language is not English you are encouraged to take either the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate your proficiency. More specific information on English Proficiency Requirements is provided below. In addition, Syracuse University will consider results of the PTE Academic for English proficiency.
English Proficiency
All international students whose native language is not English are required to have an official TOEFL , IELTS or PTE Academic score report sent directly to the University from the testing service.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 42,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Syracuse University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse, United States
Syracuse University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months