4 Benefits of FIU’s Partnership with Miami Ad School

FIU’s partnership with the world-renowned Miami Ad School is a unique creative track that combines real-world experience with academia in order to prepare students and equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in life. This master’s degree program is for students who wish to specialize in marketing and advertising and have acquired a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university as well as deepen their knowledge of communication theory and research.

We have prepared this guide so that you can learn more about the benefits of the partnership made in heaven.

1. Build A Portfolio and Get Real-World Experience

With FIU’s partnership with Miami Ad School, you will be able to build a portfolio and get real work experience out in the field so that by the time you graduate you will be a competitive candidate when applying for a job within the advertising industry.

Having a portfolio is probably the most important asset you will need when applying for a job. Portfolios are how you demonstrate all the skills you have acquired and are the key to get a job. Candidates must have an extensive background and experience in order to back up their expertise. A compilation of all your work takes time and immense effort, but with this special program, you will be able to build a portfolio as you complete your studies so that you don’t have to worry about it when applying for jobs.

2. Broaden Your Understanding of Communication Theory and Research

With this creative track program, you will be able to develop and deepen your understanding of the theoretical, strategic, and research components in the advertising industry. You will also be taking courses in law, communications, history, and research in order to mold yourself into the professional you dream to be. Our mission is to provide you with the skillset so that you can produce prominent creative work and stand out from the crowd.

3. Exposure To Top Creative Professionals and Professors

Both FIU and the Miami Ad School have incredible professors, with this program, you will come into contact with the top professionals in the industry and be taught by trained scholars doing research in the area of communications. Our professors partner with professional networks and top agencies, they are from all over the world, providing different perspectives, insights, teaching methods, and will guide you through your academic journey until completion. With this program, you will have the opportunity to attend plenty of events and expand your network as well as have the opportunity to do an agency lab.

4. Study and Gain Work Experience In Other Cities

Miami Ad School offers students the opportunity to study and work in cities like New York or San Francisco as well as other cities that have a partnership with the program. With these ties we have all over the world, students will be able to build a powerful network of creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs and get real-life experience in advertising agencies.

The Global Strategic Communications Creative Track is a 39-credit program that culminates in a Master of Science in Mass Communications degree awarded by Florida International University and graduation from world-renowned Miami Ad School’s portfolio program. The interdisciplinary program combines graduate-level academic courses with the creative skills-building curriculum taught by the leading portfolio school in the world.

For more information on the GSC program, contact Grizelle De Los Reyes, Director of the FIU-MAS Creative Track program at gdelosre@fiu.edu