About the Department

The Advertising and Public Relations department at CIU aims to prepare our students for diverse and highly competitive careers in the fields of Advertising and Public Relations. Our goal is to provide our graduates with the credentials that match or exceed the expectations of the industry and to prepare them to be productive and creative communication experts with social responsibility and ethics. Our department curriculum is in English language which is designed to teach students both theory and practice oriented courses. Our two 20 day lasting summer trainings, first in the field of public relations and second in the field of advertising, enable students to gain experience in these fields and see theory put in practice in real life situations.

 Educational Opportunities

With a teaching staff consisting of both academics and media industry specialists, our department prepares its students with the knowledge and skills which match the requirements of the advertising and public relations fields. Advertising and public relations professionals also attend panels, seminars, conferences and workshops for the benefit of students. The department’s Advertising and Public Relations Club is open to all faculty students and serves as a platform for students to organize activities and create advertising and public relations campaigns. Advertising and Public Relations students also have the opportunity to work in the CIU News Agency and CIU Radio and Television studios, which allows them to develop writing and audio-visual skills necessary in the advertising and public relations profession.

Career Areas 

Graduating students are able to find employment at a variety of public and private institutions. Those who wish to pursue their career in the field of advertising can be employed in advertising agencies, graphic design studios and marketing departments. Graduates who look for jobs in the field of public relations can find jobs in government offices, municipalities, trade organizations, banks, hospitals, hotels and many other organizations as public relations professionals, corporate communication directors, public relations specialists, or communication experts. Graduates who are interested in further education can continue at the post graduate programs of universities and can pursue academic careers.