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Overview
Certified and Innovative
Our curriculum is built for new and experienced professionals from all fields, especially those seeking to diversify their communication and business experiences. The Public Relations program of Ball State University 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.
Also, we have expanded our course offerings to include the highly sought-after skills employers are looking for, as reported by Burning Glass Technologies. Stay competitive in your career with the following skills for success:
- Strategic communication development
- Market research
- Competitive communication analysis
- Social media and digital analytics
- Digital marketing communication
- Project planning and development
Program Benefits
Practitioner Professors
Our faculty has worked in public relations, journalism, advertising, and marketing. They can connect you with internships and jobs in their industries.
Flexible Delivery
You can earn your degree either on campus, online, or through a blend of both—whatever best fits your needs.
Constant Communication
You will always have easy access to your professors and classmates through our social media channel such as Slack and Facebook.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Public Relations Campaigns
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
Studies in Journalism and Communication Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
National students can apply with two weeks before the start of the semester.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
30-33
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Disciplines
Journalism Public Relations Digital Marketing View 106 other Masters in Public Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
- A cumulative baccalaureate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Ball State must receive transcripts for all applicants.
- Complete our online application.
- Applications are $60 per program.
- Our program does not require you to take the GRE.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- 500-word statement of purpose that explains personal information such as professional experience, academic achievements, and volunteer efforts, your motivation and academic interests in a graduate public relations degree, why you think Ball State University’s program best suits your needs and if you are most interested in completing the program online, on campus, or by a mix of online and on-campus courses.
- Academic or professional writing sample(s). The sample(s) should be 1,500 to 2,000 words in total.
Tuition Fee
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International
20898 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20898 USD per year during 30 months. -
National
20898 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20898 USD per year during 30 months. -
In-State
7632 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7632 USD per year during 30 months.
Living costs for Muncie
876 - 1417 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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