EARN A Strategic Planning Master’s WITH MAS & FIU

A unique partnership program. Earn a Master's degree from Florida International University. Develop a portfolio with MAS.

In This Program

Meet Our
University
Partner

This is a dual enrollment program. You’ll have the best of both worlds taking courses at Miami Ad School and our university partner, Florida International University.

At Miami Ad School, you’ll create your portfolio and get hands-on experience. At the university you’ll develop your critical thinking skills and business acumen.

In the end, FIU awards your degree.

Miami Ad School

Carolina Di Norscia
Development Officer carolina@miamiadschool.com

Florida International University

Grizelle De Los Reyes
Program Director Grizelle.De_Los_Reyes@fiu.edu

HERE'S HOW THIS

MASTER'S
PROGRAM

WILL CHANGE Your

CAREER

Strategy and tactics. These days, that’s what separates the real industry leaders from the pretenders. At a time when the world can change in the blink of an eye (new tech, global pandemics, oh my), it pays to have a real, adaptable, plan.

Our Strategic Planning Masters Degree, offered in partnership with Florida International University, trains you for that world.

Rather than focusing on exclusively abstract theory, we work with the world-leading experts at FIU to provide you with a solid foundation of textbook knowledge, layered underneath a wealth of practical experience. In the end, you have it all. A portfolio from Miami Ad School, the most award-winning portfolio school in the world. A masters degree from the prestigious Florida International University (FIU).

As for the day-to-day experience, it’s the best of both worlds. You’ll take classes at both institutions. The MAS campus is in the heart of Wynwood, a creative environment like none you have ever seen. You will concentrate on social media and a wide range of other creative skills. You will be taught by creatives who work for agencies, brands and studios. They take time off to teach, to give back to the industry they love. And for aspiring social strategists, this is the best of all possible times for you. Social media gurus are in super demand. Content creation is exploding. Add the masters degree from FIU to have a more complete understanding of the theoretical, strategic and research elements in the industry.

AWARD-WINNING STUDENT WORK

JAYANTA JENKINSHead of Content Marketing at Disney+

“Going to Miami Ad School gave me the opportunity to know if this business would be right for me. I can’t describe how grateful I am for the experiences I’ve gotten through this profession.”

The Strategic Planning Master's Curriculum

CLASSES at Miami Ad School & FIU.

Like learning a new language, the best way to learn your trade is through total immersion. The focus is giving you the skills, experience, and network you need to get strategy work at the world’s most competitive companies. And it all happens with an innovative curriculum of courses like these:

Ideas First
Video Storytelling
Story Writing
User Experience
Digital Campaigns
Pop Culture Engineering
Understanding the Challenge
Thinking Strategically
Research Methodology
Industry Heroes AP – New Business Storytelling

OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE
INDUSTRY INSIDERS

A master planner collects information like a super-computer…then synthesizes with the empathic understanding of a professional sociologist. Their ability to forecast future conditions, and to chart a path to the future, makes them an invaluable resource for any forward-thinking creative team.

So how do you learn those intangible traits that will put you over the top—in addition to the hard skills that will allow you to strategize with the best of them? It helps to have a mentor who’s been there themselves.

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Larry Luk
Director of Brand Partnerships, Localeur
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Soham Chatterjee
Global ACD, WhatsApp
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Belen Marquez
Global ACD/AD, FaceBook / WhatsApp
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Anja Duering
Executive Creative Director, Chemistry
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Justin Monroe Kwame Adu
Global Head of Social Media, Logitech

Esty GormanCreative Effectiveness Lead at Google
AND Strategy Grad

"Miami Ad School gave me the foundation and the network of people. It taught me how to think critically.

What People Say

Study in Miami

Miami is truly America’s melting pot. Sons and daughters of Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia…they all live and work here. It’s a remarkable, vibrant city—a vision of the future. And of course, it’s home to our very first campus.

What It Takes
To Get In

Most of our students have an undergraduate degree, and are from different backgrounds such as economics, theatre, fine arts, advertising and even political science. In fact we find that it helps bring a different perspective to the table. However, all you need to apply to this program is a high school diploma and a positive attitude!

Want to know more about course requirements? Learn more about what you’ll need to become a Strategic Planning Masters Student in the course brochure.

HOW TO APPLY

THREE steps to complete
your application.

Step 1

Schedule your admissions interview

Enter your information and register for a call with your local Miami Ad School admissions advisor.

Step 2

Submit your application form

Select the school you are most interested in right now. Should you change your mind later on, you can easily change your application.

Step 3

Submit your creative exercises

Show us who you are as a creative thinker. Do three of our fun creative exercises, OR share examples of things you’ve
created.. and do two creative exercises. Finally, schedule an admissions interview with your Admissions Advisor if you haven’t yet connected.

Application Deadlines

For FIU Applicants:
• International applications due August 1
• Domestic applications due October 1

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

Tuition Costs

Tuition is $7,970 per semester paid to FIU. Tuition is based on the semester system with 5 installments for a total of $39,850 (plus fees) for both schools.

No assistantships are offered for this program. All students must cover tuition in its entirety.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

We strive to make Miami Ad School affordable for students of all backgrounds. For our U.S. students, federal loans can often cover some or all of tuition costs. We also offer a variety of scholarships.

International Students

Students come to us from every corner of the world. You’ll likely be able to attend the campus of your choice. Click for more about the visa process.

More About the Partnership

This is a 39-semester credit, lock-step program that is completed in five consecutive semesters including summers. Students take seven courses at the FIU’s Biscayne Bay campus and six courses at the Miami Ad School campus: FIU Biscayne Bay Campus – 3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami MAS – 225 NE 34th St, Suite 203, Miami

Students are strongly advised and recommended not to work while pursuing the program. The program is demanding and requires time and effort. There is no flexible-curriculum available as all the courses are pre-selected for the student. Please be advised that the school enrolls and selects the schedules for the students by cohorts. Students do not have the option to change schedules.

There are no conditional admissions options for GSC-Creative track applicants. The decisions are made individually and are not granted to international applicants due to the visa regulations and the implications of the conditional status rules.

GPA’s below the 3.00 range will not be considered due to our program’s very competitive and limited nature. We evaluate GPA based on the last 60 credits taken by the applicant on their bachelor’s degree. We do not count the first 60 credits of the bachelor’s degree, only the last 60.

Interested candidates MUST apply to BOTH schools individually. Two applications are required: One for FIU and one for Miami Ad School.

HAVE A QUESTION? REACH OUT.

Career advice with no strings attached.

Our admissions team love to chat with people like you—answering questions, proposing solutions, and making plans for a creative future. An advisor can help you figure out what’s next in your creative adventure.