The online Bachelor of Science in Communication, Advertising degree at Appalachian
With the Bachelor of Science in Communication, Advertising offered through App State Online, you can study online as you explore advertising topics like sales management, international retailing, media ethics, brand communications, advertising copy and design and media planning.
This App State Online program will give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to connect with consumers and create an engaging brand experience.
This program will empower you with skills necessary for effective marketing and selling, including research, communication, marketing strategy, project management and social media. Advertisers demand agencies create compelling and measurable social media campaigns. Effective business-to-business, as well as business-to-consumer, communication is conducted through social media. If admitted to this program, you must engage with social media. This will include, but is not limited to, creating and managing Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts as well as posting social media content on topics directed by course instructors.
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Degree details
Program information
- 12 hours per semester, year-round
- Completion time: Six semesters
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(Note: Not all courses listed may be delivered to App State Online students. Refer curriculum questions to the program contact.)
Admission Requirements
The following are criteria required for entry. After admission, you may need additional transfer hours. The hours delivered by Appalachian and your transfer hours must equal 120 hours by the end of the program.
- Transfer Admission to the university
- Minimum of 50 transfer credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for entry into this program
Visit our transfer equivalency course search to see how your previous coursework transfers to Appalachian. For your convenience, our Pre-Application Evaluation form (watch our video to learn more) can help you determine if you meet the minimum program entry requirements.
Program Requirements
In addition to the courses delivered by Appalachian, the following course must be completed either prior to entry into the program or while enrolled in the program. North Carolina Community College course numbers are listed on the right:
| Appalachian State University Course | NC Community College Equivalent Course |
|---|---|
| COM 2101: Public Speaking | COM 231 |
A minor is required:
| Minor Option | Requirements completed through transfer credit (NC Community College course numbers listed in parenthesis) | Courses delivered by Appalachian State University |
|---|---|---|
| Business (online) | ACC 2100, Principles of Accounting I (ACC 120) ECO 2030 Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 251) |
CIS 2050 MGT 3630 MKT 3050 FIN 3010 |
| Sociology (online) | SOC 1000, The Sociological Perspective (SOC 210) 6 additional semester hours transferable Sociology courses |
SOC 3550 SOC 3750 SOC 4560 |
Before finishing this program, you must also have met Appalachian’s General Education requirements.
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