Overview

Public Relations at Barry University exposes students to research-based strategic planning, development of creative materials for multiple communications platforms, and innovative uses of media for promotion, all grounded in ethical and moral principles of persuasive practice.

The advertising track further examines advertising’s influence on society, both within national and international contexts, while the public relations track emphasizes writing and presentational skills aimed at internal and external audiences.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:

Develop effective advertising and public relations campaigns,

Understand how research, strategy, and positioning interact in the context of professional communication efforts,

Craft original and creative promotional materials,

Communicate effectively with clear writing and presentational skills,

Plan effective media strategies that employ complex promotions across media platforms, and

Apply sound ethical principles in the practice of advertising and public relations, including sensitivity to the social impact of these fields in differing cultural and global contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Case Studies of Public Relations

Public Relations Campaigns

Public Relations Practicum

Organizational Communication

Persuasion

Public Relations/Advertising Research

Communication Law

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Although Barry evaluates applications on a rolling basis, you should not wait to apply.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application to the university

Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions. International credentials from an educational system other than the United States must be evaluated by a foreign credential evaluator who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Submit final end of schooling testing results, if applicable

Submit your official TOEFL scores, if applicable

If documents are in a language other than English, submit official translation of all documents completed by companies that are members of NACES.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34600 USD / year

≈ 34600 USD / year
Out-of-State

34600 USD / year

≈ 34600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34600 USD / year

≈ 34600 USD / year

Living costs

North Miami

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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