Overview

Strategic Communication - Public Relations from Western Michigan University meets the 21st century market demand for increased flexibility and breadth of communication competencies in today's communication specialists. Students will complete a common set of foundations and core courses and then select one of four concentrations to complete the degree: public relations, leadership and teamwork, diversity and inclusion, or media and technology. Beginning with the fall 2021 semester, the program with a public relations concentration also will be available fully online.

Careers

Media/social media analyst

Public relations consultant

Special event director

Crisis communication manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies

Interpersonal Communication

Strategic Communication

Leadership and Teamwork

Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for National for Fall

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations Digital Media View 30 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

ACT or SAT Scores

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates*

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

Tuition Fee

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International

19736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19736 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19736 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15816 USD per year during 48 months.

Local Summer Tuition: 3,768 International Summer Tuition: 4,711

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