M.A. in Strategic Comms – Public Relations

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A. in Strategic Communication – Public Relations?

• Conducting a situation analysis and providing recommendations to clients
• Dealing with organizational change
• Planning and executing an effective public relations campaign
• Telling stories, optimizing digital communication, and creating engaging content for social media and video
• Writing and planning for strategic communications campaigns and initiatives

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Strategic Communication – Public Relations covers skills that can help in leading marketing teams in working on complex outreach campaigns, merging traditional and contemporary strategies. The program involves hands-on projects to deepen understanding of core communication principles. You’ll explore marketing theories as well as develop actionable campaigns and assess their outcomes.

Potential Careers for Master’s in Strategic Communication – Public Relations Graduates

• Advertising and public relations specialist
• Business marketing analyst
• Communications analyst
• Communications manager/director
• Corporate communications/employee relations director
• Media relations specialist
• Multimedia public relations manager
• Public relations consultant
• Social media manager

Benefits of Pursuing Our Online Public Relations Master’s Degree Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field. 
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Explore skills that can help in leading marketing teams in working on complex outreach campaigns.
• Learn from faculty who have years of professional and marketplace experience.
• Undergo communications training that includes real-world knowledge that can be applied in the field.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)