Number of Credits
30 credits
Master's in Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Master's Degree
Fully Accredited Program
Develop the essential writing, planning, research, and speaking skills that position you for success in this dynamic field.
Apply Now Request InformationCut through the crowded marketplace and inspire change with Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications.
A three-time winner of PRNEWS’s Education A-List Program of the Year, our program prepares you with the essential strategic communications, critical thinking, and creative skills that place you in high demand with today’s employers. You’ll develop a well-informed perspective of the professional communications and public relations landscape while learning how to think strategically and with a vision toward impact.
- Number of Credits: 30 credits
- Work Outside of Each Class: 6-9 hours per week
Work Outside of Each Class
6-9 hours per week - Total Tuition: $47,190*
Total Tuition
$47,190* - Enrollment: Full-time or part-time
Enrollment
Full-time or part-time - Time to Complete: 2–5 years
Time to Complete
2–5 years - Semester of Entry: Fall, spring, summer
Semester of Entry
Fall, spring, summer
Our program regularly evolves its curriculum to align with the industry. You’ll study the latest communications trends and best practices that help you stay ahead of the curve in this fast-paced field. You’ll develop a strong foundation in strategy, writing, and ethics. In the classroom, you’ll learn from communications executives and thought leaders who will share their expertise and experience across a range of specialties. You’ll also learn from guest lecturers from Fortune 100 companies, leading global nonprofits, government institutions and trade associations, and other prestigious and influential organizations.
Capitalizing on Georgetown’s broad partner network and location in Washington, D.C., all of our courses integrate real-world learnings you can apply at work the very next day. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on practice, build your portfolio, and expand your network.
Through the program's diverse courses, I've had the unique opportunity to immerse myself into different facets of the complex PR industry and explore next steps toward my professional journey.” A truly international program, both in student body composition as well as their Global Immersion course offering, the degree at Georgetown offered the opportunity to learn from one’s peers as much as the instructors.” The applied curriculum and real-world client work exposed me to what being an independent consultant could be like, and it gave me the confidence to go for it. I use the PRCC strategic planning model with all of my clients, and I think back to things taught in classes like Social Media, Media Relations, SEO, Cause Consulting, and even Ethics on a regular basis.” I continue to be impressed with the caliber of students in the Georgetown Master's program in Public Relations & Corporate Communications. The students come from highly diverse backgrounds with excellent professional and real-life experience that they bring to the classroom.” My time at Georgetown gave me the knowledge and experience I needed to be a credible candidate and it also created an amazing professional network that I feel very lucky to be a part of.” The MPS PRCC degree opened a lot of doors for me. The network I have built through the program has been the most valuable addition to my career thus far.” One of the greatest benefits of my Georgetown experience is the network of brilliant and remarkable individuals I learned alongside, and who are now leading across the world.”Testimonials from current students and alumni.
Ideal for working professionals, our program is designed to fit your schedule. We offer flexible options to take classes online, on campus, or a combination of both—so you don’t have to interrupt your career to earn your degree.
Upon completing the program, you’ll be primed to become a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can successfully and ethically navigate the increasingly complex communications landscape.
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.
