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    MPS in Strategic Public Relations

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    Washington, USMPSOnline18 months
    $60,090.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    49%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University is a 30-credit, 18-month, online MPS program based in Washington, US. Tuition is $60,090.

    About the program

    The program covers strategic public relations, media relations, crisis management, digital communication, and organizational communications, with concentrations in corporate communications, government communications and public affairs, or nonprofit communications. It includes core courses, professional skills courses, and a two-semester capstone research project.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Online Program Applicants: Paper-based – 600; Internet-based – 100. On-Campus Applicants: Paper-based – 550; Internet-based – 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min Online Program Applicants: 7.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0. On-Campus Applicants: 6.0 overall, with no band score below 5.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University is $60,090 across 30 required credits.
    Is MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University online or in-person?
    MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University take to complete?
    MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University?
    Per the program's published guidance: An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is normally required
    How competitive is MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University?
    MPS in Strategic Public Relations at George Washington University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 49%.