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Master of Science in Public Relations

 

The Master of Science in Public Relations is designed to provide students with the essential theoretical and practical tools they need to develop their careers in public relations and public communication. Students graduating with the MSPR leave with an enhanced understanding of the processes of facilitating and negotiating communication between individuals, groups, and organizations. The program is designed to be valuable to students with a variety of public relations experiences; we welcome students who bring diverse perspectives on the practice of public communication. 

All of the courses in this program are offered in the evening or online for flexible completion of the program.

 

 

5 Reasons to Choose MSUB for this Degree

  1. Flexible course offerings including online as well as evenings

  2. Gives students practical, advocacy-related skills to develop their careers in public relations and public communications

  3. Graduate teaching and research assistantships available

  4. Extensive internship opportunities available

 

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Careers: What can you do with a degree in Public Relations?

  • Health Promotion
  • Media Analysis/Planning
  • Nonprofit Public Relations
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Community Relations
  • Corporate Communication
  • Lobbying
  • News/Informational Writing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Corporate Public Affairs
  • Public Opinions Research
  • Fundraising
  • Editing
  • Sales

Some of our recent graduates responded to a Graduate Data survey taken 9 months after graduation. Of the 4 Public Relations graduates who did respond to the survey, 2 or 50% are employed in their field.

 

Questions? Contact Dr. Melissa Boehm, Assistant Professor, melissa.boehm1@msubillings.edu.

 

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Student Spotlight

 

 Meet Megan Kongaika and learn how a Master's Degree in Public Relations can help your career flourish!

 

 

  

Meet the MSPR Faculty

Dr. Samuel Boerboom

406.657.2962
samuel.boerboom@msubillings.edu

Dr. Susan Balter-Reitz

406.657.2255
sbalter-reitz@msubillings.edu

Dr. Melissa Boehm

406.657.1727
Melissa.boehm1@msubillings.edu

Dr. Vincent Manzie

406.657.1745
vincent.manzie@msubillings.edu

Dr. Sarah Keller

406.896.5824
skeller@msubillings.edu

 

 

 

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