Master of Arts in Public Relations

If you have experience in the field but are ready to enhance your knowledge and skills, or you are a professional from an allied discipline who wants to transition to public relations, the Master of Arts in Public Relations is ideal for you. Graduating seniors are invited to apply as well. The program is designed to prepare you for professional public relations positions in a wide variety of industries.

You will participate in real-world learning experiences, including public relations campaigns and crisis-communication plans for local organizations. Past students have even collaborated with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

This professional graduate program offers coursework online, in a hybrid format, or at night on IUPUI's downtown Indianapolis campus in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

Course topics include PR research and evaluation and tactics and techniques, starting your own PR business, managing a firm, creating online content such as blogs and social media, completing a successful PR campaign, and more. You will be prepared for management positions in public relations firms, corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, associations, and health and life sciences organizations.

Students must have received a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in the United States or another country.

All non-native speakers of English must also submit proof of English proficiency unless the applicant has a Bachelor's degree or higher from the US or a predominantly English-speaking country.

IELTS score of 6.5

TOEFL (iBT) score of 79

IUPUI Program for Intensive English (PIE) - Level 7 Check with your academic department for approval

Any ELS Centre located in the US or Canada - Level 112 Check with your academic department for approval

Degree from an English-speaking Country - Completed Bachelor's degree or higher from one of these designated countries (both lists)

ECFMG Certification - Official certification received from the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates