BA in Professional Communication - Public Relations
Minot, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BA in Professional Communication — Public Relations at Minot State University prepares students for multimedia PR roles. Minot State, founded in 1913, evolved its offerings. Public relations is an ever-evolving field; communicators are in demand across print, TV, radio, social and online media. The programme combines coursework in speech, journalism, public relations, production and social media for multimedia experience.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as public relations specialist, media relations manager, communications coordinator, social media strategist, content producer, or press officer in corporate communications, agencies, nonprofits, government. It builds skills in media relations, strategic communication, writing, and multimedia production.
Public relations (PR) is an ever-evolving industry. In today's multimedia world, the work of professional communicators is in high demand. The most successful PR specialists have a thorough understanding of their industries and the workings of the media to best broadcast important messages across print, television, radio, social media, and online platforms.
What you'll Study
As a public relations student, you will gain multimedia experience that spans a variety of communication industries. The professional communication program at Minot State will diversify your experience within and outside the classroom and combines coursework in:
- Speech communication
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Production
- Social media
