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Branding and Advertising

With a perfect blend of academic depth and industry orientation, this programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic fields of brand building, advertising strategy, and creative communication.

Branding and Advertising

The management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “The purpose of a business is to create a customer,” for which one requires marketing. The BBA in Branding and Advertising focuses on the essential elements of creating and sustaining a brand’s identity. A brand reflects the persona or even the culture and reputation of a company or product. Advertising, one of the pillars of marketing, focuses on attracting new customers and increasing sales. It usually refers to paid campaigns meticulously crafted to reach a target audience through diverse media such as the Internet, newspapers, magazines, posters, television, and radio. The BBA Branding and Advertising is an ideal choice for those seeking to master the art of acquiring and retaining customers while ensuring sales growth and profitability.

This programme prepares students to create synergy between branding and advertising. Advertising increases brand recognition, while branding influences the style and direction of advertising campaigns. This relationship ensures brand accountability, strengthens reputation, and drives innovation, making BBA Branding and Advertising a critical specialisation for aspiring marketing professionals.

Start Date
August 2026
Duration
  • 3 Years
  • 4 Years (BBA Honours / Honours with Research)
Study Campus

School of Management (UG)
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
#133, Lalbagh Road
Bengaluru – 560027
P: +91 80 4650 1738 / 4343 0200 / 201
E: info@cms.ac.in
W: cms.ac.in

Degree Awarded
  • BBA / BBA Honours / BBA Honours with Research
Total Number of Credits
  • 120 – BBA
  • 160 – BBA Honours / Honours with Research
Eligibility

A pass in the 10+2 examination in Science / Commerce / Arts from PUC / ISC / CBSE or equivalent board.

Modules

Semester I
    • Ethics for Business
    • Quantitative Techniques for Decision making
    • Business Accounting
    • Principles of Branding
    • General English
    • Mind Management and Human Values - 1
    • Languages-I (Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Additional English)

    Open Elective:

    • Entrepreneur Essentials
Semester II
    • Human Resource Management
    • Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising
    • Consumer Psychology
    • Languages - II (Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Additional English)
    • Mind Management and Human Values - 2
    • Business Communication

    Open Elective:

    • Entrepreneur Essentials

Semester III
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Environmental Studies

    Major Elective:

    • Integrated Marketing Communication / Business Research Methods

    Minor Specialization:

    • Marketing / Human Resource / International Business / Supply Chain (Logistics)/Finance

    Open Elective:

    • Projects / Internships
    • Entrepreneur Essentials
Semester IV
    • Indian Constitution
    • Indian Bazaar

    Major Elective:

    • Social Media Marketing / Performance Marketing / Creative Writing

    Minor Specialisation:

    • Marketing / Human Resource / International Business / Supply Chain (Logistics)/Finance
    • Entrepreneur Essentials

Semester V
    • Management Accounting
    • Income Tax - I
    • Strategic Management

    Major Elective:

    • Brand Design / Ad Film Making / Planning and Strategy for Advertising / Campaign
    • Performance Assessment

    Minor Specialisation:

    • Marketing / Human Resource/International Business / Supply Chain (Logistics)/Finance
    • Entrepreneur Essentials
Semester VI
    • Income Tax - II
    • Legal Aspects of Business

    Major Elective:

    • Media Planning / Public Relations / Brand Strategy / Social Media Analytics

    Minor Specialisation:

    • Marketing/ Human Resource / International Business / Supply Chain (Logistics) / Finance
    • Entrepreneur Essentials

Course Highlights

  • The programme is created and curated by the architects and experts of the academic, branding, and advertising industries, who bring their collective wisdom and more than 100 years of experience.
  • Practical learning through strategic and experiential activities empowers students to become confident professionals and take control of their career paths.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the theories, models, and processes of advertising.
  • Develop skills in formulating and implementing marketing strategies for brands and businesses.
  • Understand the essential ingredients for developing a successful marketing strategy.
  • Learn how to identify brands and explain strategies that build brand equity.
  • Explore how branding can be applied across different marketing contexts.
  • Appraise the critical issues of managing brand portfolios and making strategic brand decisions.

Career Enhancement Programmes

 At JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the career enhancement programmes are designed to equip students with the right mix of professional skills and personal development. Students gain strong communication and storytelling abilities, a deep perspective on brands, and the ability to differentiate between brand-building and branding in organisational and product contexts. Practical exposure ensures that graduates can conceptualise, design, and implement advertising campaigns with confidence, while also being prepared for a wide range of roles in advertising, marketing, and brand management.

Value Added Programme Collaborator:
IIM Indore | Indore

Career Outcomes

Graduates from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), offering one of the leading programmes in BBA Branding and Advertising, are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities across creative, strategic, and managerial domains, including:

  • Client Servicing & Account Management – Build strong client relationships, manage accounts, and deliver impactful branding and advertising solutions.
  • Advertising Media Planning & Research – Analyse media trends, design effective campaign strategies, and evaluate advertising performance.
  • Creative Development & Copywriting – Conceptualise campaigns, craft compelling narratives, and bring ideas to life through visuals and content.
  • Public Relations & Corporate Communication – Manage brand reputation, handle press relations, and design communication strategies to engage stakeholders.
  • Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy – Develop integrated digital campaigns, enhance brand visibility, and align marketing efforts with business goals.
  • Production & Campaign Management – Oversee advertising productions, coordinate teams, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of campaigns.
  • Entrepreneurship in Branding & Advertising – Launch creative ventures, branding consultancies, or advertising agencies with industry-ready expertise.

Ready to take the next step? Our counsellors are here to provide you with more information about the programme.
Call us +91 73376 13222

Not sure of your choice? Visit us at the Admissions Office located in Jayanagar 9th Block and meet us.
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FAQ's

BBA in Branding and Advertising is a three-year undergraduate programme that teaches students how to create, promote, and manage brands and businesses. It combines business and marketing with creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship.

The scope of branding is broad and can apply to many different areas, including products, services, people, and organisations. Branding can help establish a company's identity and build relationships with customers.

Branding refers to the overall image and identity a company cultivates to build long-term customer loyalty and perception. Conversely, advertising is a specific marketing tactic used to promote a product or service through targeted campaigns aimed at immediate sales and brand awareness.

The "4 V's of Branding" refer to vision, voice, values, and visuals.

The 4 Ps of branding are product, price, place, and promotion.

The 5 C's of branding are clarity, consistency, content, community, and confidence.

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