{"id":45539,"date":"2026-03-18T12:58:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=45539"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:58:36","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/programs\/advertising\/ms-in-advertising\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Advertising Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<article itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage>\n<h2>Program Focus &#038; Experience<\/h2>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-specialize-in-creative-strategy-or-other-areas itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-specialize-in-creative-strategy-or-other-areas-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Can I specialize in creative, strategy, or other areas in the MS in Advertising?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-specialize-in-creative-strategy-or-other-areas-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. The MS in Advertising provides a comprehensive, industry-facing foundation in advertising strategy, creative development, media planning, and account management. Students gain exposure to all core advertising disciplines before choosing a focus area that aligns with their career goals, ensuring both breadth and depth, similar to COM\u2019s other professionally oriented master\u2019s programs.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-is-adlab-and-how-does-it-fit-into-the-curriculum itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-is-adlab-and-how-does-it-fit-into-the-curriculum-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What is AdLab, and how does it fit into the curriculum?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-is-adlab-and-how-does-it-fit-into-the-curriculum-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>AdLab is BU COM\u2019s award-winning, student-run advertising agency and a central component of the MS in Advertising experience. Like PRLab in Public Relations or COMLab in Media Science, AdLab integrates real client work directly into the curriculum, allowing students to apply strategy, creative thinking, and research to professional briefs while building portfolio-ready work.Brands include Celebrity Cruises, Under Armour, and major healthcare organizations.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-creative-competitions-can-i-participate-in itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-creative-competitions-can-i-participate-in-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What creative competitions can I participate in?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-creative-competitions-can-i-participate-in-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>MS in Advertising students regularly compete\u2014and win\u2014at top global competitions. Over the past five years, BU students have earned 37 Young Ones awards, placing BU in the Top 5 globally. Students have also won D&#038;AD New Blood Pencils and Hatch Awards (including 16 of 21 overall last year).Portfolio courses are intentionally scheduled around major competitions so that class projects can evolve into award-ready work.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-are-there-networking-and-professional-development-opportunities itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-are-there-networking-and-professional-development-opportunities-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Are there networking and professional development opportunities?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-are-there-networking-and-professional-development-opportunities-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. Students receive direct feedback from creative directors, alumni, and agency leaders through events like Creative Caf\u00e9, where portfolio work is reviewed by professionals from agencies such as MullenLowe, Digitas, and Arnold Worldwide.Students may also participate in the Spring Break NYC Advertising Tour, visiting agencies like Droga5, Saatchi &#038; Saatchi, Amazon Ads, and Giant Spoon. BU\u2019s AdClub chapter further connects students to the American Advertising Federation and national competitions.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-who-teaches-in-the-ms-in-advertising-program itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-who-teaches-in-the-ms-in-advertising-program-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Who teaches in the MS in Advertising program?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-who-teaches-in-the-ms-in-advertising-program-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Courses are taught by industry-leading practitioners and creative leaders with experience at top agencies and brands such as Deutsch, HillHolliday, MullenLowe, BBDO, and Digitas. Faculty bring extensive real-world experience into the classroom, having led award-winning campaigns recognized by Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, and The One Show\u2014including nationally recognized Super Bowl ads.Like other COM graduate programs, MS in Advertising faculty combine professional practice with mentorship, offering direct feedback, industry insight, and career guidance to help students develop strong creative, strategic, and professional skills.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-why-study-advertising-in-boston itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-why-study-advertising-in-boston-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Why study advertising in Boston?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-why-study-advertising-in-boston-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Boston offers a powerful blend of agency access, brand-side opportunities, media organizations, and tech-driven innovation, making it an ideal environment for advertising and communication careers. COM students benefit from proximity to agencies, startups, healthcare and tech companies, and a highly engaged alumni network, all within one of the most livable cities in the U.S.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Program Structure &#038; Curriculum<\/h2>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-long-does-the-ms-in-advertising-take-to-complete itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-long-does-the-ms-in-advertising-take-to-complete-toggle itemprop=name><strong>How long does the MS in Advertising take to complete?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-long-does-the-ms-in-advertising-take-to-complete-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>The program is a three-semester, full-time master&#8217;s degree (12 courses \/ 48 credits), typically completed in 18 months, beginning in the fall.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-topics-are-covered-in-the-curriculum itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-topics-are-covered-in-the-curriculum-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What topics are covered in the curriculum?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-topics-are-covered-in-the-curriculum-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Coursework spans strategy, account management, creative development, art direction, copywriting, media planning, interactive marketing strategy, and brand experience design. Electives allow students to deepen a specialization or explore adjacent areas within communication and media.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-does-the-program-emphasize-real-world-experience itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-does-the-program-emphasize-real-world-experience-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Does the program emphasize real-world experience?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-does-the-program-emphasize-real-world-experience-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. Like all COM professional master\u2019s programs, the MS in Advertising emphasizes applied learning. Through AdLab, project-based coursework, internships, and competitions, students gain experience that mirrors professional agency workflows and prepares them for immediate entry into the field.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-does-the-portfolio-component-work itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-does-the-portfolio-component-work-toggle itemprop=name><strong>How does the portfolio component work?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-does-the-portfolio-component-work-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Students build a professional portfolio through project-based courses, client campaigns, and competition-driven coursework. Portfolio classes align with major competitions\u2014such as Young Ones, D&#038;AD, and the Hatch Awards\u2014ensuring that each project can become a polished portfolio piece.Industry feedback through Creative Caf\u00e9 and internships further strengthens portfolios.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-there-a-study-abroad-or-internship-option itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-there-a-study-abroad-or-internship-option-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Is there a study abroad or internship option?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-there-a-study-abroad-or-internship-option-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. Students can pursue internships in Boston or through BU\u2019s global programs in London, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC. Past internships include Ogilvy, McCann, DDB, Giant Spoon, Saatchi &#038; Saatchi, Havas, and brands such as Lego, HBO, and Amazon.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-take-courses-while-working-full-time itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-take-courses-while-working-full-time-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Can I take courses while working full-time?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-take-courses-while-working-full-time-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. The MS in Advertising is available in both full-time and part-time formats, offering flexibility for working professionals.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-makes-bus-ms-in-advertising-different-from-other-programs itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-makes-bus-ms-in-advertising-different-from-other-programs-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What makes BU&#8217;s MS in Advertising different from other programs?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-makes-bus-ms-in-advertising-different-from-other-programs-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Within COM\u2019s portfolio of graduate programs, the MS in Advertising is uniquely focused on creative strategy, brand storytelling, and portfolio development. Key differentiators include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nation\u2019s largest and longest-running student-run ad agency (AdLab)\n<li>Top 5 global ranking in One Show student awards\n<li>Award-winning faculty with major agency leadership experience\n<li>Boston location in a top U.S. media market\n<li>Program-wide focus on portfolio development and real client work\n<li>Strong career outcomes, with more than 90% of COM graduate students employed within six months of graduation<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Career Outcomes &#038; Alumni<\/h2>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-an-ms-in-advertising itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-an-ms-in-advertising-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What careers can I pursue with an MS in Advertising?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-careers-can-i-pursue-with-an-ms-in-advertising-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Graduates pursue roles in copywriting, art direction, UX design, brand and media strategy, account management, marketing analytics, and integrated marketing. Job titles include: Account Executive, Copywriter, Art Director, Strategist, Media Planner, Data Analyst, and Marketing Manager.Alumni also advance into leadership roles such as Managing Partner, Head of Strategy, and Marketing Director.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-where-do-alumni-work-after-graduation itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-where-do-alumni-work-after-graduation-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Where do alumni work after graduation?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-where-do-alumni-work-after-graduation-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Alumni work at leading agencies including BBDO, Wieden+Kennedy, Digitas, McCann, Saatchi &#038; Saatchi, Mischief, David Miami, Accenture Song, and AMP Agency, as well as brands like Amazon, Apple, Lego, ASICS, Boston Beer Company, and Blue Bottle Coffee.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-soon-do-graduates-find-jobs itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-soon-do-graduates-find-jobs-toggle itemprop=name><strong>How soon do graduates find jobs?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-how-soon-do-graduates-find-jobs-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>More than 90% of COM graduate students, including MS in Advertising graduates, report securing employment within six months of graduation.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Admissions &#038; Application<\/h2>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-the-gre-required itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-the-gre-required-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Is the GRE required?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-the-gre-required-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>No. The GRE is not required for admission.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-should-the-personal-statement-include itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-should-the-personal-statement-include-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What should the personal statement include?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-should-the-personal-statement-include-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>The personal statement (up to 750 words) should describe your intended area of focus\u2014such as creative, strategy, account management, or media planning\u2014and explain how BU COM and its resources, including AdLab, faculty expertise, and Boston&#8217;s advertising ecosystem, align with your career goals.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-creative-portfolio-to-apply itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-creative-portfolio-to-apply-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Do I need a creative portfolio to apply?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-creative-portfolio-to-apply-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or CV is required. A portfolio is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include a link to creative work, writing samples, or relevant projects if available.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-apply-part-time itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-apply-part-time-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Can I apply part-time?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-can-i-apply-part-time-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Yes. The program offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-are-the-application-deadlines itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-are-the-application-deadlines-toggle itemprop=name><strong>What are the application deadlines?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-what-are-the-application-deadlines-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>Priority Deadline: February 1 (best for scholarship consideration)<br \/>\nRolling Admission Deadline: May 1<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemprop=mainEntity class=\"icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain js-wp-block-bu-collapsible wp-block-bu-collapsible\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-work-experience-required itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Question data-default-open=false>\n<h2 class=bu-collapsible-heading><button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-work-experience-required-toggle itemprop=name><strong>Is work experience required?<\/strong><\/button><\/h2>\n<div itemprop=acceptedAnswer class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\"id=bu-collapsible-id-is-work-experience-required-panel itemscope itemtype=https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer>\n<div itemprop=text>\n<p>No. Work experience is not required, though relevant internships or creative projects can strengthen an application.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Focus &#038; Experience Can I specialize in creative, strategy, or other areas in the MS in Advertising? 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