MS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Boston, USA
DURATION
0 up to 3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Boston University College of Communication (COM) Public Relations program and its faculty have vast experience identifying the effects of rapid change in media and technology and building the classroom experience around them. Students are trained to succeed in today's marketplace and lead in tomorrow's.
In our three-semester Master of Science in Public Relations program, you will balance academics with practical application. You will gain an overview of contemporary public relations, the nature of human communication, and the media's role before choosing an area of specialization. Hone your ability to write clearly and concisely in contemporary media formats, addressing different audiences. Develop professional management skills. And augment your studies with electives in nonprofit, corporate, or international public relations.
You will learn high-demand skills in our cutting-edge facilities, such as the Zimmerman Family Social Media Activation Center, used by students for social media and crisis communication classes, product launches, consumer-response measurement, and more. Our Communication Research Center has enhanced students' ability to measure media impact with investments in galvanic-skin-response, facial recognition, and eye-tracking cameras and sensors, as well as in virtual reality.
When you are through with our program, you will be ready to assume a leadership role in public relations. Really ready.
Job Titles Selected from Recent Graduates
Account Coordinator
Account Executive
Account Specialist
Assistant Director of Communications
Assistant Account Executive
Assistant Director of Communications for Development and Alumni Relations
Assistant Director of Development
Client Executive
Client Staff Assistant
Communications Analyst
Communications Coordinator
Doctoral Candidate, Communication and Information Science
Independent Contractor – PR
Junior Negotiator
Market Research Analyst
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Marketing Manager
Newsletter and Social Media Coordinator
PR & Events Freelancer
PR Coordinator
Press Relations Officer
Public Relations Coordinator
Public Relations Specialist
Senior Account Executive
Social Media Marketing Intern
Transitional Employment Specialist
English Language Requirements
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