Overview

About the programme

The Communication - Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis programme at Fort Hays State University is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” Some of the disciplines and functions within PR include:

Corporate Communications
Crisis Communications
Executive Communications
Internal Communications
Investor Relations Communications
Marketing Communications
Integrated Marketing/Integrated Marketing Communications
Media Relations
Content Creation
Events
Social Media
Multimedia
Reputation Management
Speechwriting
Brand Journalism

Advertising focuses on creating and placing promotional materials for a product or service. You will learn graphic design and multimedia creation in our program. With an emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising, you can work for almost any sector in the society after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Society
Organizational Communication
Visual and Creative Design
Video Production
Public Relations and Advertising
Strategic Writing and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete undergraduate application
$50 non-refundable application fee
 Clear copy of the current passport id page
Submit official transcript; All transcripts must be issued in English
The GPA (Grade Point Average) requirement is 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Students must provide a certified bank statement showing sufficient funds for your educational expenses at FHSU for one year
International students must show evidence that they have met the minimum FHSU English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18434 USD / year

≈ 18434 USD / year
Out-of-State

18434 USD / year

≈ 18434 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6112 USD / year

≈ 6112 USD / year

Additional Details

MSEP Resident: $8,558.40 per year

Living costs

Hays

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Hays

Funding

Scholarships Information

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