Course Duration

2 Years

Semester

4

MBA (ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS)

AICTE Approved Industry-Focused Career-Driven
Admission Open for Academic Year:
2026-27
Duration:
Full Time 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Intake:
60 Students

Program Overview

The MBA (Advertising & Public Relations) is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme designed to nurture creative strategists, brand storytellers, media planners, and communication leaders capable of shaping impactful brand narratives in today’s digital and reputation-driven economy.

The programme integrates core management foundations with advanced communication and creative practices such as:

  • Advertising Strategy & Campaign Planning
  • Media Planning & Buying
  • Corporate Communication & Public Relations
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation & Copywriting
  • AI-driven Creative & Communication Tools

Aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles, the curriculum emphasizes:

  • Strategic Brand Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
  • Digital & Influencer Strategy
  • Reputation & Crisis Management
  • Data-Driven Campaign Effectiveness

Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers across:

Advertising Agencies | PR Firms | Media Houses | Digital Marketing Agencies | Corporate Communication | Creative & Branding Consultancies | FMCG | BFSI | E-Commerce | Start-ups

Why Choose MBA (APR) at PIMR?

Industry-Aligned Creative Curriculum

  • Marketing Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Services Marketing
  • Advertising Management
  • Advertising Design Principles
  • Copywriting & Content Strategy
  • Media Planning & Buying
  • Account Planning & Client Servicing
  • Corporate Communication
  • Public Relations & Reputation Management
  • Event & Experiential Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Social Media & Influencer Marketing
  • Canva & Digital Creative Tools
  • AI in Advertising & Communication

Experiential & Practice-Oriented Learning

  • Corporate Communication Case Studies
  • Industry Expert Sessions & Agency Interactions
  • Live Campaign Design Projects
  • Agency Simulations & Creative Workshops
  • Structured Summer Internship Programme
  • Capstone Campaign Project

Students gain hands-on exposure to campaign creation, creative pitching, digital branding, and reputation management.

Programme Structure & Industry Connect

SEMESTER - I

Management & Communication Foundations

Focus: Core management principles & marketing communication fundamentals

Outcome: Development of managerial and communication competencies

SEMESTER - II

Advertising & Consumer Insights

Focus: Advertising management, consumer behaviour, media fundamentals

Outcome: Understanding brand positioning and audience insights

SEMESTER - III

Digital & Strategic Communication

Focus: Digital marketing, PR strategies, media planning, social media campaigns

Outcome: Designing integrated communication campaigns

SEMESTER - IV

Strategic Integration & Capstone

Focus: Corporate communication, crisis management, AI in communication, live campaign project

Outcome: Industry-ready advertising & PR professionals

Leading Recruiters

FMCG & Consumer Brands

ITC Limited | Tata Consumer Products | Zydus Wellness | Reckitt | Amul | Bajaj Consumer Care | CavinKare | Himalaya Wellness | Asian Paints | JSW Paints

Banking, Finance & Insurance

Federal Bank | ICICI Lombard | ICICI Prudential | Bajaj Finance | HDFC Life | Piramal Finance | IndusInd Bank | AU Small Finance Bank | Policybazaar

Technology & Consulting

TCS | Avalara | TaskUs | Intellicus Technologies | IndiaMART | Accretion Aviation | Quess Corp

Retail, E-Commerce & Digital

Nykaa | Zomato | Decathlon | Avenue Supermarts (D-Mart) | Reliance Brands | 93.5 Red FM | WOWIT Digital | The Digi Grow

Career Opportunities

  • Advertising & Creative Agencies
  • Public Relations Firms
  • Corporate Communication Divisions
  • Media & Broadcasting Houses
  • Digital Marketing Agencies
  • FMCG & Consumer Brands
  • BFSI & Retail Corporations
  • E-Commerce & Technology Firms

Eligibility

Kindly refer PIMR Indore Deemed to be University's Admission Policy.

Contact

admission_pg@pimrindore.ac.in

www.pimrindore.ac.in

78699 99297, 81031 29701, 78699 55141, 78699 55145, 78699 55427, 78699 55422

PG Campus

2, Education & Health Sector Scheme 54, Indore, India

UG Campus

Scheme No:74 C, Vijay Nagar, Indore, 452 010 (M.P) India

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