Baylor Journalism Online MA Program
Prepare to Lead with an MA in Advertising and Public Relations
A Baylor online degree in public relations and advertising will equip graduates with courses in leadership, research and creative skills that are mandatory to succeed in the fields of advertising and public relations. Courses in the areas of leadership, social media, data analytics and research meet the needs of communication professionals who aspire to rise to management roles in advertising and public relations.
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Program at a Glance
Time to Complete Degree: 2.5 years (6 credit hours per semester/36 total hours)
Courses
Cutting-edge studies in social media, leadership, data visualization and analytics.
Flexibility
A viable option for individuals who have full-time jobs, families and other obligations.
Cost
More affordable than pursuing an in-person degree.
Class Size
One-on-one mentoring, outstanding faculty and small class sizes.
Value
Outstanding networking and career development opportunities in one location.
Admission
Easy application process in one location. No GRE required.
By the Numbers
Salary Increase
For graduates of similar programs after completing a master’s degree
Average Salary
For PR Managers compared with $60,000 for PR specialists
Job Postings
In the last year requiring a Master’s degree in public relations
Application Deadlines
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Baylor Faculty to Present Research at AEJMC
Baylor journalism graduate faculty will presenting their research at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) annual conference on Aug. 4-7.
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Workplace Communication Study During Pandemic Finds Managers Should Talk Less, Listen More
WACO, Texas (April 12, 2021) — Managers should listen more, be empathetic and be sure they give feedback — even if they cannot solve a problem immediately, according to a Baylor University study that focused on workplace communication during the pandemic.
Jan. 20, 2021
Baylor Journalism, Public Relations & New Media Faculty Continue to Publish During Pandemic
Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, members of the Baylor Journalism, Public Relations & New Media faculty continued to publish research in the industry’s top journals, conferences and with leading publishers.
Aug. 6, 2020
Baylor University Associate Professor of Journalism, PR and New Media Is Named a Fellow in the Public Relations Society of America
WACO, Texas (Aug. 6, 2020) – Marlene S. Neill, Ph.D., associate professor and graduate program director of Baylor University’s department of journalism, public relations and new media, has been named a member in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows.