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Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relations

Kansas State University

Manhattan, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations is offered on campus at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Advertising and Public Relations
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Advertising and Public Relations
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Creative director
Public information officer
Sports information specialist
Ad agencies
PR firms
TV stations
Government agencies

Curriculum

Combines creative advertising problem-solving with public relations practice. Students work on real client projects
Plan PR events and gain practice through a student-run agency
Starting in their first semester.

Entry requirements

Academic

High-school (secondary) curriculum from an accredited school with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for freshmen; Transfers need 2.0 on college transcripts; English proficiency is not required for admission to most programmes (required for Architecture
Planning and Design).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school (secondary school) curriculum from an accredited school, Completed or in the final year; Transfer applicants with college coursework; ACT/SAT not required except strongly encouraged for Architecture, Planning and Design

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Priority dates are May 1 (fall) and December 1 (spring) (). Apply online at or through the Common App and pay the 80 USD application fee. Upload secondary-school transcripts (college transcripts for transfer applicants). English proficiency is needed before enrolling
selective programmes such as Architecture
Planning and Design require it for admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,446 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Manhattan campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Advertising and Public Relations
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.