About Advertising in University of San Francisco

What’s it like inside a USF advertising class?

Because your professors have years of advertising experience, your classes mimic the advertising industry. You learn the theory of advertising through scholarly literature and case studies, taught by faculty who bring a passion for teaching into every classroom. You learn the practice of advertising through brainstorming, collaboration, critical feedback sessions, and public presentations. All this so you can hit the ground running in your first job.

What makes USF advertising different?

USF offers a unique combination of academic rigor, industry knowledge, and practical application, rooted in the Jesuit values of ethics and social justice. Yes, advertising can be ethical, and advertising can and should change the world for the better.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Critical thinking: Independently critique advertising briefs, creative work and communication strategies
• Problem solving: Apply academic and industry theories and tools to frame, analyze, and creatively solve real-world problems
• Industry knowledge: Describe key industry players and trends and use agency tools, processes and protocols
• Social justice: Evaluate the contextual ethical implications of advertising, and engage in advertising practices that are professional, socially responsible and in the mutual interests of organizations and communities
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with diverse team members, recognizing and negotiating individual differences and strengths, to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Communication: Articulate a clear message and effectively adapt it for a specific target audience Inspired by the program and University mission

Academic qualification equivalents

• You'll need a transcript from each school that you've attended, plus a certified translation if the transcript is not in English. Your school counselor may also directly email your transcript(s) and your school report to international@usfca.edu.

English language requirements

• TOEFL: 80 (minimum score required: 65)
• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum score required: 6.0)
• Duolingo: 105 (minimum score required: 95) or PTE: 60

San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance

• Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
• The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:

The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:

The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-