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Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising

Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising

The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising goes beyond skills and theory

We teach students how to ask questions and solve problems to prepare for a thriving career and shape the field. As the first advertising program in the country, we continue to innovate the curriculum. Our students benefit from cross-disciplinary partnerships across campus.

Degrees & Programs


Undergraduate Programs

BS Advertising

We teach students how to ask questions and solve problems to prepare for a thriving career and shape the field.

BS CS+Advertising

Develop computational and creative skills in this degree offered jointly by the Departments of Advertising and Computer Science.

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Minors and Certificates

Graduate Programs

MS Advertising

Students gain access to a vast variety of faculty research, advertising theories, and many opportunities to explore their own research interests, culminating in a professional project or a thesis.

MS Strategic Brand Communication

Learn how to lead brands through this online program, which combines contemporary business management education with the latest in strategic integrated marketing, advertising, and multimedia communications.

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Student Q&A

“CS + advertising gives you the ability to approach something from both a technical and creative standpoint. It’s the definition of ‘thinking outside the box.’â€Â 

—Aaron Alexander, Class of 2025 

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Hear why advertising and CS + advertising students chose their major.

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  • 2025 Kalis Award winners
    Congrats to the 2025 Kalis Award winners: Greta Prepejchal won Best Portfolio, Rhea Moozhayil won Best Single Ad, and Brigid Kissane and Luke Routson won Best Campaign.
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