Master's in Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Fully Accredited Program

Develop the essential writing, planning, research, and speaking skills that position you for success in this dynamic field.

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Cut 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

  • Total Tuition
    $47,190*

  • Enrollment
    Full-time or part-time

  • Time to Complete
    2–5 years

  • 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.

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.