MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communication

• An intensive focus on writing for public relations (including grammar, syntax, and formatting).

• A focus on domestic and international current events and news.

• Application of skills to digital platforms (social media, blogs, and websites).

• Opportunities for real-world practice in publications through practicum and internship courses.

• Program support from a talented advising team.

• Networking opportunities with faculty with renowned professional experience.

• Frequent guest lectures, workshops, and panels.

• A Capstone paper at the end of the program, uniquely contributing to the field of public relations.

• Working professionals as program faculty.

• Global communication experience through group work and in-class interactions.

• Customized career preparation based on interests and skill sets.

• Focus on public relations as an enhancement and asset to marketing and advertising.

• Experiential opportunities to practice real-world public relations while in the classroom.

• Studying public relations in the industry capital of the world: New York City.

Core courses provide you with the fundamentals of public relations and corporate communication, and prepare you for more focused study later in the program.

Elective courses provide you with the opportunity to study niche and specialty topics in public relations and corporate communication.

Internships provide you with the opportunity to acquire professional experience through a real-world perspective and explore career options in a corporation, nonprofit organization, educational institution, governmental or non-governmental organization, or public relations agency.

By choosing a concentration “path” midway through the program, you gain specialized skills to succeed in popular areas of professional practice.

Through the final Capstone paper, you will complete your program of study in a meaningful and challenging way. Designed to uniquely contribute to the field of public relations and corporate communication, the paper addresses a challenge facing the industry and includes both primary and secondary research.

The practicum course is a simulation of working within a PR agency or in-house team. Inclusive of a charge from a real client, the practicum consists of in-depth, real-time work in small teams, and eventually, a class presentation. You’ll not only gain practice in solving real-world issues, but will sharpen time-management, team-dynamic, and communication skills.

Priority: January 15

International Final: April 1*

Domestic Final: July 1

Priority: September 15

International Final: October 1

Domestic Final: November 30

Essays

Resume

Two Letters of Recommendation

Standardized Tests (If required by Admissions team)

We require transcripts from all institutions where college credit was received.

Application Fee $150

Tuition depends on the number of credit hours a student enrolls in each semester. A part-time student taking 6 credit hours is billed $13,778 for tuition and fees for a semester. A full-time student taking 12 credit hours is billed $22,699 for tuition and fees for a semester. For a full breakdown of tuition and fees visit the Bursar's website.

TOEFL scores are required for applicants who did not complete an undergraduate degree in the United States or in a country where the only primary language is not English.  Successful candidates achieve a minimum score of 110 on the Internet-based test.

For the IELTS, a minimum overall band score of at least 8.0 is recommended.

NYUSPS does not prohibit applicants with lower TOEFL/IELTS scores from applying for admission since many factors influence the admissions decision. 

If an international applicant has not achieved the minimum scores as described above, they are required to participate in the VEPT, a 50-minute online test that evaluates English language proficiency.