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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    33,813 USD

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  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September, January

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Program Overview

What Fisher College says about their program:
"The Advertising concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies provides students with an overview of all phases of the business including account planning, creative, media planning and buying, management, and market research. Students are introduced to all operational aspects of the business, and acquire first-hand experience developing multi-media advertising campaigns. Career positions open to graduates include account executive, account planner, multimedia copywriter, market researcher, media buyer, media planner, and project manager, to name but a few.


Advertising careers often begin by working for an advertising agency. Market researchers study consumer behavior, while advertising research analysts test the effectiveness of ad campaigns. "

Admissions requirements

Fisher College actively seeks students from diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated the potential to graduate from Fisher College. Each application file is reviewed on an individual basis, and all submitted materials are taken into consideration.

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have graduated from a secondary school institution. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

English requirements

Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL iBT: 65
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • PTE Academic: 56
  • Cambridge PET: 169
  • Duolingo: 95
  • iTEP Academics: The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) with a minimum score of Level 5 or higher
  • STEP Eiken: Pre-1

Postgraduate:

  • TOEFL iBT: 80
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE Academic: 61
  • Cambridge PET: 176
  • Duolingo: 105
  • STEP Eiken: Pre-1

English waivers

Undergraduate:

  • Graduated from a US High School
  • SAT or ACT Score
  • High school taught in English

Postgraduate:

  • UG/PG degree taught in English
  • Studies completed in a recognised English speaking country

Documents required

Undergraduate:

  • A completed application and $50 application fee
  • Official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Transfer Release Form (for transfer students only)
  • A notarized, current bank statement

Graduate

  • A completed application
  • Official university transcripts from all accredited undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. If you have successfully completed a graduate degree, those official transcripts are sufficient
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Personal essay or Statement of Purpose
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting their admission. Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom they have worked closely in a professional or academic setting
  • Your most recent resume
  • English proficiency proof
  • Transfer I-20 Release Form (for transfer students only)
  • A notarized, current bank statement

Entry requirements

Undergraduate:

  • SAT/ACTs are required only for students applying for the Biology or Information Technology programs.

Fees and funding

Funding

Undergraduate Merit Based Scholarships

Merit Scholarships are dependent upon a student’s GPA

  • North End Scholarship: $3,000
  • Beacon Scholarship: $7,500
  • International Scholarship: $10,500
  • On Campus: Additional $3,000. The On-Campus Award is contingent upon living on-campus as a Resident student.

International Athletic Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships are contingent upon recruitment by a coach. These scholarships are also contingent upon NAIA eligibility. The scholarship will be added to the student’s account per receiving eligibility.

  • Athletic Commuter Scholarship: $7,750
  • Athletic Resident Scholarship: $15,500

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: $33,813 per year
  • MBA tuition: $27,342 per program

Visa requirements for Fisher College

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USA student visa requirements