Can a Masters in Advertising Really Advance Your Career?

Career advancement does not always happen in a linear way. Factors like education, connections and being open-minded to a possibility at the right time can make all the difference when someone is making a decision about who they want to hire and why. Let’s talk about some of the tangible (and intangible) benefits of a master’s degree in advertising.

Hands-On Learning and Portfolio Building from Industry Professionals

A master’s degree in advertising can help you provided you have a clear understanding of a reality of the advertising world: people are far more interested in what you have done than your degree. Ultimately, you need a program that will help you build a portfolio that really demonstrates your chops. For example, some programs let you work with film, television and digital professionals to create finished work. This is an excellent way to position yourself for employment before graduation. Skills are indispensable, but so is a network, particularly in a creative field, where certain artistic visions and decision-making methods are up to personal comfort and discretion.

A Social Network of Creatives of All Kinds in one of the World’s Best Art Districts

To continue with the subject of networking, it’s crucial to pay attention to the location of your school when you pursue a master’s in advertising. If you study in a remote location, the fact of the matter is this: you are not going to build the same degree of connections that you would in a dense, highly populated urban location. Cities always have art districts, and this is essential for advertisers to experience. Not only do you learn what is happening on the cutting-edge of the art world, you get to see some ground level work as well. Even if these artworks are not related to advertising, you can still learn from the colors, contrasts, shapes and styles, and incorporate them into your own work.

However, another important dimension of advertising is not simply the message, but the placement. Art shows often feature art installations that interact with environments like the moving sun and shadows, or maybe they have a digital dimension. It is important for you to be aware of the latest developments in the world of media, and beyond that, visiting these shows is a fun time.

How to Get More Information about A Masters in the Field Of Advertising

Florida International University partners with the world-renowned Miami Ad School to deliver a unique educational experience designed to prepare you for today’s volatile and evolving media world. FIU delivers you all the benefits and resources of an accredited institution while you get a chance to engage with MAS educators who have spent years in the advertising business.  Feel free to email program director Grizelle De Los Reyes at gdelosre@fiu.edu or contact us online to learn more about this opportunity. Advertising is a field with infinite potential that, though competitive, certainly has room for your own voice. We look forward to hearing from you.