Purdue University Northwest

What you'll study

Coursework hones practical communication skills through group research and industry-style assignments. Key topic areas include:

• Reporting — gathering and presenting information clearly and accurately.
• Social media messaging — crafting platform-appropriate messages for varied audiences.
• Interviewing — preparing for and conducting interviews to collect reliable information.
• Event planning — organizing and managing communications around events.
• Survey and focus — designing and using surveys and focus-group techniques for research.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult the university admissions office or programme page for official entry standards and application steps.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in public relations and business communication. The concentration’s mix of reporting, social media, interviewing, event planning and group research equips students for roles that require clear messaging, audience analysis and project coordination.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not detail funding. Applicants should investigate university-wide scholarships, departmental awards, work-study and external PR or communication scholarships to help finance their studies.