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BA (Hons) Public Relations

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Successful communication is at the core of any flourishing organization. Social media, press releases and electronic press kits are among the tools of the trade. At Lipscomb, we teach both the tools and the skills that help stories find their target audience.

Our graduates boast a 96 percent placement rate in the field, and that begins here. Our seasoned faculty provides an integrated and creative community incorporating hands-on experiences. You will grow your digital communication knowledge with up-to-date and relevant media approaches. You will interact with real clients and serve their public relations needs as a part of Herd House, our in-hourse, student agency. and learn to be an adaptable professional in an ever-changing field. Our goal is to immerse students in a creative community revolving around hands-on experience and informed by a strong liberal arts core.

You could go on to be a communication director, publicist, social media manager, spokesperson, account executive at a public relations firm or just about anything else you are passionate about. You’ll be equipped for graduate school as well, if that is the path you choose. Whichever direction you progress, a public relations major will get you there.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

45, 18

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Specific courses required:

  • CO 1014 - 21st Century Media

  • CO 2144 - Multimedia Storytelling

  • CO 3013 - Cross-Cultural Communication

  • CO 3553 - Communication Law and Ethics

  • CO 3573 - Crisis Communication

  • CO 3703 - Introduction to Public Relations

  • CO 3723 - Public Relations Writing

  • CO 3733 - Cases and Campaigns

  • CO 3941 - Practicum in Public Relations (taken twice)

  • CO 4013 - Internship in Public Relations

  • CO 4833 - Great Ideas: Public Relations

  • IT 1213 - Graphic Design Studio

  • MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People

  • MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing

Six hours selected from:

  • CO 2133 - Persuasion and Advocacy

  • CO 2213 - Event Planning

  • CO 2703 - Organizational Communication

  • CO 3083 - Negotiation

  • CO 3603 - On-Camera Delivery

  • CO 4063 - Audience Analysis

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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