This is an archived copy of the 2014-15 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.fitnyc.edu/.

http://fitnyc.edu/amc

School of Business and Technology

Applications accepted for fall and spring.         NYSED: 00830               HEGIS 5008

The major in Advertising and Marketing Communications offers students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in the marketing communication disciplines, such as advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, and publicity/public relations. It also enables students to advance to the BS program to prepare for career opportunities in strategic planning, media buying, and brand management.

Semester 1Credits
MAJOR AREAAC 114 - Marketing for Integrated Marketing Communications3
AC 161 - Multimedia Computing for Advertising and Marketing Communications2
RELATED AREACD 122 - Digital Layout I2
FM 116 - Fashion Business Practices3
GENERAL EDUCATIONMA 222 - Statistical Analysis3
EN 121 - English Composition G13
Semester 2
MAJOR AREAAC 111 - Advertising and Promotion3
AC 141 - Journalism3
AC 171 - Mass Communications3
GENERAL EDUCATIONchoice - see Requirements*6
Semester 3
MAJOR AREAAC 221 - Publicity Workshop3
AC 272 - Research Methods in Integrated Marketing Communications3
RELATED AREADM 211 - Workshop in Direct Marketing3
GENERAL EDUCATIONchoice - see Requirements*6
Semester 4
MAJOR AREAAC 222 - Sales Promotion3
AC 231 - Advertising Copywriting3
AC 271 - Audiences and Media3
choice - see Major Area Electives**3-4
GENERAL EDUCATIONSS 141 - Macroeconomics G43
choice - see Requirements*3
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION24
MAJOR AREA32-33
RELATED AREA8
HEALTH AND/OR PHYS. ED1
 Total Credits: 65-66
 

*Requirements

American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 271, 272, or 274, or HI 202, 391, 392, 393, 394

English/Speech: 6 credits
EN 121, and CHOICE of EN 241, 242, 243, 244, or 245

History of Art and Civilization: 3 credits
HA 111 or 112

Mathematics: 3 credits
MA 222

Science:  3-5 credits
CHOICE of SC 111, 112, 121, 122, 045/145, or 032/332

Social Sciences: 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 131, 151, or 171

**Major Area Electives:
CHOICE of AC 113211242, or 262, or IC 297 or 298.

Upper Division Alternatives:
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science programs in Advertising and Marketing Communications , Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing , Direct and Interactive Marketing , Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries , and Textile Development and Marketing . By completing certain course requirements, graduates may also apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science programs in Fashion Merchandising Management , Home Products Development , and International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries .

Evening/Weekend Option:
A four-semester evening/weekend option is available for this degree program (see Requirements for Degree Completion or visit the FIT website at fitnyc.edu/evening_weekend ). The sequence of courses is the same as that listed in this catalogue.