Advertising Major
Advertising majors at Seaver College study a variety of subjects including creative copywriting, multimedia design, digital and non-digital media planning and buying, consumer behavior research, advertising strategy, campaign development, digital strategy, digital analytics, and managerial techniques. Our unique major is only one of a few universities nationwide offering an extensive program in advertising.
Advertising Degree
Advertising is a key form of marketing communication, as it is one of the most important ways companies and organizations inform the public about a product, brand, service, and idea and promote them strategically. Our advertising majors learn about product, service, and idea advertising; supporting nonprofit organizations, and making high-stakes marketing decisions.
What Advertising Grads Are Doing
Data collected from the 2023 class within six months of graduation.*
*79% knowledge rate of this major from the 2023 class.
Employed Full-Time or Part-Time
Admitted to Graduate School
Total Settled Graduates
Why Pepperdine
Pepperdine Seaver College is consistently recognized among the top-ranked universities in California and the United States. We are a Christian university where students grow in knowledge and character. As a liberal arts institution, we focus on providing rich opportunities for intellectual and spiritual exploration for students with a diverse community.
Located in Malibu, CA
13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
80% of Students Participate in an International Program
120,000 + Alumni Network
Student Opportunities
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Our experiential learning opportunities encourage you to learn as you experience the
"real world." This experience not only looks great on a resume, but also puts you
ahead of other students when competing for similar jobs.
Outstanding Student Leaders
Students from all different majors at Seaver College participate in our extracurricular
activities, combining their natural talents with their dedication and outstanding
work ethics to refine their craft and become proud representatives of their particular
programs. We are proud to highlight our wonderful student leaders and showcase their
work and dedication to our programs.
Internships for Communication Majors
Our Internship programs allow students to gain career experience in advertising, communication,
integrated marketing communication, journalism, public relations, screen arts, and
sports administration. Students work in a professional capacity within major media
companies, advertising agencies, PR firms, nonprofit agencies and within private companies,
applying academic knowledge in a professional environment.
Our Students
Thousands of successful professionals and civic leaders have earned degrees from the
Communication Division at Seaver College. Learn about our honor societies and a few
notable Pepperdine alumni who are making a difference.
Advertising Student Testimonials
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Communication Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Office: CCB 206
Lauren Amaro
Divisional Dean & Associate Professor of Communication
Lori Miller
Office Manager
Elia Bermudez
Administrative Assistant
Joseph Munoz
Academic Support Resource Specialist
Sergio Marquez
Studio Technical Operations Specialist
Sara Fernandez
Associate Director of Production Operations
Courtenay Stallings
Assistant Director of Pepperdine Graphic Media