MBA in Public Relations
Develop Media Strategies and Increase Positive Publicity with Liberty’s MBA in Public Relations
What does a career in public relations look like? With Liberty’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Relations (PR), you can partner your strong communications skills with your passion for media like radio, newspaper, and social media. If you have ever considered a career in public relations and relationship management, Liberty’s MBA in PR is the program you need to get started.
Our MBA in public relations focuses on developing effective communication strategies and campaigns for any field. Whether you are interested in working in a private PR firm or pursuing a role as a press secretary for a political candidate, our MBA in Public Relations can help you develop the skills and knowledge to navigate the dynamic field of public relations with confidence and integrity.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master of Business Administration – Public Relations Degree
Build Expertise in Strategic Communication
Liberty’s MBA in Public Relations provides advanced training in media relations, crisis communication, and brand management, preparing you to navigate today’s dynamic media landscape.
Learn in a Cutting-Edge Business Environment
Study in Liberty’s 78,000-square-foot School of Business, featuring a simulated stock trading room, Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, and modern technology labs to enhance your strategic communication skills.
Flexible Learning Designed for Working Professionals
Pursue your degree through evening classes, one-week intensives, and online coursework, allowing you to balance your education with your career and personal commitments.
Expand Your Career Opportunities in PR and Media
Develop the skills needed for roles in corporate communications, political campaigns, media relations, and brand strategy, helping you stand out in the competitive public relations field.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Public Relations MBA Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Public Relations can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- College instructor
- Community relations coordinator
- Corporate development associate
- Global marketing leader
- International ministry worker
- Marketing researcher
- Pharmaceutical brand manager
- Public relations officer/coordinator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our MBA in Public Relations Degree?
Prepare with confidence for the fast-paced world of public relations. Explore how to best use media platforms for effective communication strategies in a world buzzing with media noise!
Studies in crisis communication skills can teach you how to resolve conflicts in interpersonal, group, organizational, and even societal contexts. This skillset will be vital to your ability to communicate well during a time of crisis or negative press for your organization.
You will also study essential business concepts in marketing, finance, business law, market research, organizational design, global economics, human resources, and operations management. With a variety of advanced business skills, we aim to help you develop the flexibility to conquer ever-changing challenges in the business field.
Featured Public Relations Courses
BUSI 530 – Managerial Finance
COMS 560 – Communication and Conflict
STCO 532 – Media Technologies and Communication Strategies
STCO 658 – Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Relations Degree?
Experts Who Care
At Liberty, you’ll study under faculty members who bring years of industry experience into the classroom. Many professors go beyond teaching; they mentor and even pray for their students by name. Our 78,000-square-foot School of Business offers the environment and support you need to thrive in your MBA journey.
Connect with Industry Leaders
You’ll hear directly from professionals who’ve made a mark in the business world. On average, 40 guest speakers visit our School of Business classrooms each year. These industry insights can help you gain real-world perspective and expand your professional network.
Access Resources That Open Doors
As an MBA student, you’ll receive a free account on the HandShake networking platform, your connection to employers from across the globe. You’ll also benefit from tools and services designed to support your career development and long-term goals.
Join a Program That Gets Results
When you choose Liberty’s MBA, you’re choosing a program backed by results. About 75% of our residential business faculty hold terminal degrees and industry experience. Our graduates have gone on to work at top firms, including all of the “Big Four” accounting companies: Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and KPMG.
Admissions
How Do You Become an MBA in Public Relations Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- At least 15 hours of upper-level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business
- Students without the required undergraduate coursework must pass our BMAL 590 course and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 on any other graduate-level coursework
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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