Overview
The Public Relations master’s degree from Ball State University curriculum is built for new and experienced professionals from all fields, especially those seeking to diversify their communication and business experiences.
The skills you will gain are the same highly sought-after skills employers area looking for in job candidates: social media analytics, entrepreneurship, evaluation techniques, reputation management and more. The public relations master’s program is also great for students interested in careers as public affairs or media relations managers, business leaders, communication or event coordinators, media or market research analysts, public relations directors or professors.
Features
Our award-winning faculty are agile and adaptive, embracing a fast-changing media landscape that pushes innovation and entrepreneurial learning. In addition to the individual attention you receive from faculty, you also get focused, one-on-one advising sessions each semester to ensure you're hitting your goals. curriculum incorporates empathy and self-awareness to help you recognize bias and stay grounded in ethics throughout your career. It prepares you to be a critical thinker and collaborator, a leader with digital proficiency, and an agile communications professional.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies in Journalism and Communication Theory
- Social Media Analytics and Engagement
- Business Fundamentals and Entrepreneurship in Public Relations
- Case Studies of Global, Digital and Ethical Public Relations Practice
- Public Relations Evaluation Techniques
- Journalism and Mass Communication Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Public Relations View 155 other Masters in Public Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
- Resume or CV
- Letter of intent
- Writing sample
- provide an academic or professional writing sample(s) that best illustrates your ability to think critically and write clearly; the sample(s) should be 1,500 to 2,000 words in total
- Transcripts showing your complete academic record. You may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
21222 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21222 USD per year during 18 months. -
National
21222 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21222 USD per year during 18 months. -
In-State
7758 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7758 USD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Muncie
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.