Advertising and Public Relations

Advertising and Public Relations

businessmarketingpublic relationsadvertisingleadershipentrepreneurship

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Program Description

Advertising and Public Relations teaches how organisations create messages, build reputation, and connect with customers. You will study advertising principles, public relations writing, media planning, digital marketing, brand strategy, and basic market research. Practical work includes creating ad campaigns, writing press releases, managing social media, and measuring campaign results. Graduates can work as marketing or advertising assistants, PR officers, brand managers, social media specialists, or start their own businesses. This program builds communication, creative and analytical skills that employers in business, media, and government value. If you enjoy storytelling, working with people, and solving real communication problems, this program prepares you for many exciting career paths in Ghana and beyond.

Aims & Objectives

1

Develop and present at least three integrated advertising campaigns that show clear target audiences and measurable goals.

2

Master PR writing by producing press releases, media advisories, and pitches that meet professional standards.

3

Understand and apply basic market research and audience segmentation to inform strategy and creative decisions.

4

Create, run, and evaluate simple digital marketing activities using metrics such as reach, engagement, and conversion.

Why Choose This Program?

High demand for communication specialists

Businesses, NGOs, and government agencies in Ghana need people who can manage brand image, market products, and handle media relations.

Practical, career-ready skills

You learn tools and methods used in real workplaces, from campaign planning to social media management, so you can start working or freelancing early.

Strong entrepreneurship potential

Skills in advertising and PR help you launch and grow small businesses, promote services, and build a personal brand.

Industry links and internships

Program work often includes collaborations with local businesses, placements, or projects that build your portfolio and professional network.

Skills & Tools

Skills You'll Develop

Use Excel for budgets and data tables, PowerPoint for campaign pitches, and Word for professional documents.

Work with Facebook Business Suite, Google Ads basics, and Google Analytics to plan, run, and measure online campaigns.

Use Canva or basic Adobe tools to create visuals, posters, social posts, and simple adverts for multiple channels.

Track campaign performance and media coverage using simple metrics and reporting methods to show impact.

Tools & Resources

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva or basic Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Google Analytics and Facebook Business Suite

Challenges & Tips

Challenges

  • Balancing theory and hands-on practice

Tips & Advice

  • Join clubs or run small projects to apply classroom lessons, build a portfolio, and reinforce learning.

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