Jersey City, N.J. – August 27, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a Master of Arts in Communication and Public Relations, which will be offered beginning in the fall of 2018. The master’s degree program will prepare students for positions in the fields of public relations, advertising and corporate communication. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to advance their career with expert skills in brand development, crisis management, strategic communication and social media.
“The demand for communication specialists is on the rise and the rapidly evolving methods and channels of communication make this program more relevant than ever,” said Barna Donovan, Ph.D., director of the master’s program in communication and public relations at Saint Peter’s University. “Saint Peter’s University is hyper-focused on creating and growing programs for in-demand career fields and this latest program is an example of that effort.”
The 33 credit-hour program will be offered on campus in Jersey City with some online courses. The program also includes a micro focus on understanding how social media platforms are used to reach an organization’s clients and potential business partners, as well as helping their clients communicate effectively with the public. A 30 percent loyalty discount is currently available to Saint Peter’s University alumni.
For more information about enrollment in the communication and public relations master’s program, course schedule and program guidelines, please visit saintpeters.edu/graduate-programs or contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmit@saintpeters.edu or (201) 761-6470.
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