Overview
As a Public Relations specialist at Quinnipiac University, you are the eyes, ears and voice of individuals and organizations.
Learning outcomes
You conduct in-depth research to understand the needs of various publics, create strategic messaging for print, mobile and digital outlets and coordinate programs that effectively communicate a client’s message and goals. We’ll teach you the skills you need for a career as a social media manager, public affairs officer, community relations officer or media relations specialist.We build upon your current skills and prepare you for leadership roles. You’ll learn to plan and manage PR campaigns as well as mitigate potential crisis situations. Electives enable you to specialize in such sub-fields as international public relations, investor relations and health care public relations, depending on your career goals. Our program additionally offers the flexibility of both full- and part-time study, while the fast track option allows you to complete the program in one year.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles and Theories of Public Relations
- Public Relations Research Methods
- Public Relations Research Design
- Law and Ethics in Public Relations
- Public Relations Writing
- Public Relations Management
- Strategic Planning in Public Relations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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The program will accept applications up to 1 or 2 weeks prior to the start
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Relations View 138 other Masters in Public Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not grades were earned
- Secondary school transcript with graduation date, unless an associate’s degree was earned
- Advanced placement transcripts
- International baccalaureate transcripts; International students should send official transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for certification and evaluation of credit and request that Quinnipiac University receive the results.
Tuition Fee
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International
32250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1075 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
32250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1075 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Hamden
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.