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Subject: Career in Advertising
Date: 22-Apr-2002
Question: I'm a final year student of architecture. I would like to get in to the advertising and media palnning field. can I step into this field with the creativity of an architect that I have. If so what would be the courses that I would have to undertake. the courses should be preferably in Mumbai. kindly help, thanking you in anticipation.
Answer: Advertising and media planning is a different cup of tea and you need to train yourself accordingly. Most useful course is an MBA, specializing in marketing. Unquestioned. Career is no cut and paste short job.

You may look up at short duration courses in your local management institutes too as next best solution.

It may be a good idea to contact a large Ad company in your town and talk about career opportunities with them. Similarly, check out with an architecture and interior design company in your area. Remember, some times we suffer from what I call "Grass is greener on the other side syndrome".

Your counsel.