What are the educational qualifications one must possess to gain entry into the corporate sector in advertising or public relations?

You can gain entry into advertising or PR industry by doing MBA in Marketing as advertising and PR are the main components in its syllabus but this is not the only way to get into this industry. Instead, you can pursue a Bachelor's degree in mass communication and apply for jobs in advertising or PR firm, whichever interests you. If you are a graduate in some other stream, you can pursue a post-graduate Diploma in advertising and PR and then apply for jobs. Having an MBA degree is not a prerequisite criteria for being an advertising or PR professional. Some of the best colleges in India that offer a post-graduate Diploma in advertising and PR are: 1. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi 2. Mudra Institute of Communications, Gujarat 3. Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai 4. YMCA Institute of Mass Media Studies, Delhi 5. Amity School of Communication

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It is a very good question with a strong query as the second question: Is it necessary to do an MBA to get a job in an advertising firm? Let me share observations on the second question first: MBA for a Job in Advertising Firm or Not? Yes, the degree of MBA in Advertising and PR or even in another domain of Advertising and PR related tasks will certainly help. You need to be clear about the purpose of doing the MBA that too from a good place where you get to learn the real Advertising and PR along with proper exposure to Practical Learning in assignments and projects. Also, the MBA can make you a Senior Candidate approaching the firm. Now, the Second Question: What are the educational qualifications one must possess to gain entry into the corporate sector in advertising or public relations? A Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication with good skills and awareness about Advertising and Public Relations and Effective Communication Skills is what one needs to get a job in an Advertising Firm. Creativity becomes another need when we see the profiles one is applying for. The minimum eligibility has to be Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication/Graphic and Animation/Video/ Photography/ Content Writing etc. Even a BA (Hons.) in English can be the base to get a Job in the Advertising Firm.

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