Overview

You will learn the history, theory and techniques of PR, developing important skills in writing and design, research and planning, critical thinking, ethical decision making, and public speaking.

PR professionals help organizations of all kinds communicate with internal and external stakeholders. They craft news releases, newsletters, annual reports and social media messages for clients and businesses.

You will learn skills that are applicable to various fields and industries. Thus, while many PR professionals work at PR agencies, others enjoy careers in marketing, journalism, politics, financial relations, crisis management, reputation consulting and so much more.

This program in Communication – Public Relations at The University of Akron can also prepare you for a master’s degree in communication, business administration and other disciplines. The diverse curriculum — with its focus on writing, critical thinking, problem solving and public speaking — is also good preparation for law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Communication Theory
Media Communication

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 40 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Transcripts
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official SAT/ACT (Optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

15500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 USD per year during 48 months.
National

15500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12426 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12426 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

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