Master of Science (M.S.) in Marketing — Public Relations
Our Master of Science in Marketing – Public Relations Degree Helps You Be a Spotlight for Your Business
Possessing an understanding of public relations in our booming business industry can open the door for a wide variety of careers in many different areas of business. If you want to further your career in marketing with an emphasis in the public relations field, our M.S. in Marketing degree is an excellent degree option for you! In less than 2 years, you can complete your public relations degree and perfect your writing, communication, research, and leadership skills as you prepare to lead as a professional business executive.
When you choose Liberty for your master’s in marketing degree program, you can be confident that our online classes will prepare you for success in the field. We are proud to support you with an online Christian education while preparing you for your career.
What Will You Study in the Online Master’s in Marketing – Public Relations?
Our online Master of Science in Marketing degree with a specialization in public relations will provide you with the training you need to master marketing and public relations functions in a variety of industries and business roles. You will learn how to create and implement complex and innovative marketing and public relations solutions to meet business needs. You will also study how to assess and mitigate marketing and brand image issues while seeing how proper messaging can make or break a business’s market influence.
Through the public relations area of study, you will engage in relations problem analysis, strategic planning for relations response, messaging development, and tactical solutions to handle any situation. This degree is offered 100% online, so you can earn your master’s degree without interrupting your busy schedule.
Highlights of the Online Master’s in Marketing – Public Relations Degree
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 public relations master’s degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online Marketing Master’s degree in Marketing – Public Relations in under 2 years.
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).
Potential Careers for M.S. in Marketing — Public Relations Graduates
When you take the next step toward an exciting career in public relations, you will also study:
- Communication and conflict.
- Marketing research.
- Media technologies and communication strategies.
- Strategic communication campaigns for the digital age.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Mar 17, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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