ADV 490

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Advanced Special Topics in Advertising

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Covers current issues in various advertising areas not studied extensively in other courses.

1 to 3 undergraduate hours. 1 to 3 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Announced separately for each topic. Restricted to students with Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.

ADV 490 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
60145
Lecture-Discussion
AIM
3:00PM -4:20PM
MW
219 Gregory Hall
Wirtz, J
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
AI and Reputation Management
Section Info:
AI and Reputation Management: Opportunities and Threats. This course examines the use of generative artificial intelligence and related AI tools in corporate communications, media relations and investor relations departments. One theme in the course is the practical ways PR practitioners use AI proactively in reputation management (e.g., research, writing, editing). A second theme is the impact user-friendly AI platforms and tools have had in creating and amplifying threats to organizational reputation (e.g., spread of misinformation, deep fakes), as well as what organizations can do to protect and respond to attacks on their reputation. This is not a skills course; however, multiple assignments are designed so that students can develop and enhance their ability to use AI to complete PR relevant tasks. Prerequisite: ADV 310 will be enforced. *Eligible for the PR Minor: https://media.illinois.edu/pr_minor.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Advertising or Public Relations or Computer Science & Advertising major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.
4
60179
Lecture-Discussion
AMZ
12:30PM -3:20PM
W
156 Henry Administration Bldg
Sar, S
Availability:
CrossListOpen (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Amazon Advertising
Section Info:
Amazon Advertising Certification and Global Overview Campaign Course - This industry immersion course is a partnership with Global Overview designed to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity relevant to building careers in advertising, marketing, media and related fields. Part One introduces students to an array of terminology, techniques, strategies, processes and practices related to a variety of advertising campaign solutions, with an emphasis on e-commerce. Students who successfully complete part one will receive professional certification from Amazon Advertising. Part Two will allow students to develop, pitch and implement a comprehensive campaign for real-world clients in collaboration with Faculty and Global Overview executives. Students who successfully complete both parts of the course will receive 3 hours of academic credit. Meets with ADV 392 AMZ (76385).
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Graduate class standing. Restricted to MS:Advertising -UIUC or MS: Advertising - UIUC.
1
66376
Online
OLA
2:00PM -2:50PM
R
n.a.
Kasdan, T
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
AI & ADV: Industry Views
Section Info:
AI in Advertising: Industry Views & Practical Applications: This 1-credit seminar-style course explores how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping the advertising industry. Through live, virtual conversations with industry professionals, students will learn how AI tools are being used to conduct research and mine insights, support creative development, plan and optimize media, personalize messaging at scale, forecast performance outcomes, and manage brand visibility in answer engines. This class complements existing advertising coursework by grounding AI in real-world practice rather than theory alone.
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