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Ms In Advertising Vs. Ms In Marketing
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To preface this I have a BA in Communications and have worked in ad sales (first print, then TV, now online) for a little close to 5 years. With my experience I feel that a MA in Advertising would be a little boring and a waste of time, as I feel I've learned a lot on the job from working in the business already. The only reason I would potentially get it is to go work for an ad agency...but I work with agencies on a daily basis. I don't know if I would be happy working for one.
What makes the MA in Marketing attractive to me is the quantitative and research aspect of the degree, which I currently lack. This is turn would make me much more marketable to somebody in a marketing dept. at a Fortune 500...but I don't want to be mired down in data all day. I would like some creative aspect and freedom in my job.
I'm also toying around with the idea of getting dual degree MBA/MA degree in either as well, as both universities offer such. They are both the top 2 research institutions in the state and their graduates are recruited heavily after graduation.
So there in lies the rub. What advice would you give? I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Thanks,
Zach