Media Public Relations - Oral Roberts University

Media Public Relations from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Public Relations degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Program Overview The public relations media major is one of the four major concentration areas in the media major. The goals of the media major are to: Develop skills in production and dissemination of material through the mass media (television, film, Web and journalism) which provide a foundation on which to build specific career skills Provide a base for a wide range of vocational experiences in media centering on production, direction and management Provide appropriate preparation for graduate study Public Relations Concentration The public relations concentration offers professional training in corporate strategy, media management and marketing communications. PR students develop strong written communications skills with technology know-how including blogging, online research, digital photography, graphic design and online and traditional publishing. The program also emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and ethical decision making. During a four-year program, students may: Compete in state, regional and national industry competitions (e.g. magazine writing, design contests, and campaign planning) Tour agency, media and publishing facilities Meet regularly with PR practitioners in both on-campus and off-campus events Collaborate with clients to develop and execute marketing campaigns Intern in agency, non-profit/ministry and other organizations Opportunities are available to earn money working in on-campus PR-related positions such as magazine editor, feature writers, university development, PR and sales. PR students are also eligible to receive scholarship awards from professional chapters and program donors. Outcomes A degree in multimedia production can lead to a career as a: ORU PR alumni find their skills translate into multiple career tracks including: Corporate communications Agency/media management Lobbying; public affairs Non-profit fundraising Brand management Event planning Feature writing Investor relations View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Relations courses.