Paving the Way to Professional Success
Whether you are hoping to advance your career or continue on to earn a doctorate, our concentrations will prepare you to be leaders in the field.
Master of Science in Communication & Information Concentrations
On-campus Master’s
Our master’s program with a concentration in advertising or public relations allows students to work closely with faculty members as they hone their skills through research, theory, and practice.
The College of Communication and Information’s master’s degree with a concentration in advertising or public relations is for students looking to advance their careers or to pursue a PhD. The ADPR master’s concentrations offer a two-year, on-campus experience that allows students to work closely with faculty members as they continue building their skills and knowledge. Advertising and public relations master’s students may choose to write a thesis or complete an applied project. The thesis option is necessary for those hoping to pursue a PhD. Upon completion of the master’s degree, many students begin advertising and/or public relations careers in agencies, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations. Others choose to progress to doctoral level studies and academic careers.
Four Plus One Concentration
Are you a current student or recent graduate of the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations? Are you ready to fast-track your career in advertising and public relations? The Tombras School’s Four Plus One concentration lets you earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years—giving you a competitive edge. Through advanced strategic coursework, you’ll master the skills needed to land leadership roles and soar to higher-level positions in the industry.
Receiving my Master’s degree from the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations has been the greatest opportunity and honor. As a first-generation college student, the support I have been offered by the faculty over the past two years has been monumental in my success as a student. In addition to their academic support, the professors are the most caring, genuine people that I have had the pleasure of working with. I am beyond grateful to have had them as mentors! My experience as a graduate student here was incredible—I can’t recommend the Tombras School of ADPR enough to prospective students!”
Jasmine Fehr
master’s alumna, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations
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CCI’s Online Master’s – Strategic and Digital Communication Concentration
This online program is designed for the professional who wants to continue their education and learn more skills to advance themselves in their field. It is an interdisciplinary concentration that includes courses from the School of Journalism and Media, as well as the other three schools within the College of Communication and Information.
