Overview

You’ll get to:

Conduct critical research to analyze, manage and solve public relations problems.
Plan, strategize, execute and evaluate a fully-branded, ethical public relations campaign.
Write engaging, professional-level content for media print, web and social platforms.
Complete internships garnering outside-world professional insights and experiences.
Create a marketable portfolio showcasing real-life experiences to be used in future job searches.

Key facts

Our faculty know your name as you work side-by-side on hands-on practical experiences in the community. You’ll have the chance to join forces with engaged, powerful alumni working with brands like Kind, the Food Network, Nickelodeon, Nike, Saatchi, Lady Gaga, 5W, Beyoncé and more.

In the last decade, State University of New York Plattsburgh's Public Relations students have participated in more than 50 effective and meaningful public relations campaigns including partnering with Hannah’s Hope to help win a quarter-million dollar Pepsi Refresh Everything grant; a fundraising campaign successful enough to buy a new van for a local at-risk youth group; and the creation of a week-long NASA STEM conference for 6,400 NYS elementary students, culminating in a live-streamed Q&A with astronauts on the International Space Station.

What Are My Career Opportunities?

Public relations account executive
Campaign managers
Social media manager
Corporate communications
Crisis relations
Human resources
Web content developers/managers
Admissions in higher education
Lobbyist
Positions in NGO/NPO
Media relations specialists
Writer/copywriter/editor
Public information officer
Advancement/alumni affairs
Financial PR
Fundraising specialists
Press secretary
Community development
Economic development
Hospital PR
Sports PR

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking
Speaking and Writing for Professionals
U.S. Media History
Grammar and Sentence Writing
Public Relations Principles
Campaign Planning and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

We are on rolling admission and do not have specific deadlines for submitting an application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Public Relations View 404 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application
Pay the $50 application fee
Send an official high school transcript
Although applicants are not required to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), it is highly recommended.
One letter of recommendation is requested. Letters composed in English are preferred, but if necessary, we will accept letters written in other languages.
Please compose a personal essay in English using at least 250 words.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3535 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Plattsburgh

924 - 2014 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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