Academy Of Art University
180 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

The Academy of Art University, formerly Academy of Art College and Richard Stephens Academy of Art, is a private for-profit art school in San Francisco, California. It was founded as the Academy of Advertising Art by Richard S. Stephens in 1929.

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Bachelor of Science in Marketing

The success of every product or service relies on an in-depth knowledge of the marketing process. In Alfred University's marketing major, you will not only LEARN about marketing, you will work with real companies in many classes DOING marketing. By rolling up your sleeves and assisting start-ups to big businesses, you gain experience, become better prepared for a marketing career all while making a positive impact!

Marketing + Art

Art and marketing are a natural. Many of AU’s art majors minor in marketing to understand consumer behavior, research and strategy. Working with real companies in the courses offers numerous opportunities to use art skills and build the portfolio!

Marketing + Analytics

If you are a numbers person, AU is one of the first undergraduate programs that offers business analytics as a minor and major. With artificial intelligence and data exploding (especially via social media), combining marketing and business analytics opens a world of opportunities. Courses in marketing analytics and social media marketing reinforce these skills including getting your Google Analytics certification © On the flip side, Engineering students often minor in marketing to grow their business ideas! As you can see, classes offer a unique and powerful synergy of marketing and business majors with art, engineering and liberal arts majors!

Marketing + Communications

Some students are more prone to the creative aspect of marketing over the analytical. No problem! There is huge demand for communication skills from public relations to building content for social media venues. AU offers courses and a minor in communications to build a strong marketer!

Marketing + Psychology/Sociology

Understanding why consumers buy is another aspect of marketing. Minors in psychology/sociology are a perfect fit for marketers that want to build products and campaigns to attract consumers. Classes like consumer behavior and marketing research provide tools to gain knowledge from segmentation research to focus groups.

https://www.alfred.edu/academics/undergrad-majors-minors/marketing.cfm 

. Official Transcripts

Official high school transcripts must be submitted by your high school counselor or college advisor - This can be done though the Common App, Naviance or by fax/mail.

A notarized copy of a GED is also accepted.

International Applicants:

International students must submit original or certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records of grades to- date and showing proof of graduation. These must be prepared and authorized by the student's home institution and be accompanied by a certified English translation. Learn more about international student requirements.

International student records must be evaluated by either the World Evaluation Services organization (WES) or Education Evaluators International (EEI).

2. Essay or Personal Statement

You must submit an essay with either the Alfred University Application or Common Application.

International students are required to submit official scores from either the SAT, the ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS examinations. Read more about required scores.

The language of instruction at Alfred University is English.

All undergraduate international applicants are required to submit official scores from either the SAT, the ACT, TOEFL or IELTS examinations. If an international student has taken classes in a US University or college; they must apply as a transfer student, and we will review all English courses on the transcript(s) to show English proficiency.

Alfred University reserves the right to request undergraduate applicants to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores if their SAT or ACT scores are inconclusive.

Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

American College Testing (ACT)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International English Language Test (IELTs)

Alfred University's Institution Code: 2005

Undergraduate language score requirements

TOEFL 80

IELTS 6.0

International students are required to submit official English proficiency scores. We currently accept the following examinations:

TOEFL-80

IELTS-6.0

Duolingo-100

OAK-Grade Pre-1

CEFR of B2

On a case-by-case basis we also consider completion of an ELS program at authorized partner ELS schools. Consult our counselors for details.

https://www.alfred.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first-year.cfm

https://www.alfred.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international/academic-records-requirements.cfm

Take note of our deadlines to ensure you have plenty of time to submit your entire application. We look forward to getting to know you and what makes you stand out from the crowd.

First-Year Students

Fall Regular Decision:

February 1 Preferred

Fall Early Action:

December 1

Spring Regular Decision:

December 1

https://www.alfred.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first-year.cfm