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USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1871
Total Students: 6,405 +
Main Campus Address
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
This major allows students flexibility to tailor a program based on strategic communication through the disciplines of public relations, advertising, social media, and related fields. It meets the needs of students preparing for a career in which research, strategic planning, implementation of creative communication tactics, and evaluation are central, whether to advance an organization, promote a product, or advocate a cause. Compare this major with communication studies, journalism, and media production. See communication.buffalostate.edu.
This is the only bachelor's degree program in public relations and advertising at any SUNY institution that is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Only a handful of other undergraduate programs in New York State are accredited.
Career Opportunities
Students in public relations and advertising prepare for careers in public relations, social media, and advertising, as well as fundraising, organizational communication, research, lobbying, marketing communication, and other fields that require a liberal arts education enhanced with communication expertise.
The profile of a successful public relations and advertising graduate is a person with strong writing and speaking proficiency, keen ethical insight, competence in research and planning, and skill in working effectively both independently and in teams.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
5 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides financial awards through several scholarships to international students. Recipients must be matriculated and enrolled full-time at Buffalo State at the time they apply for the scholarships. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements:
The scholarship is targeted to support “non-tuition” related expenses of the recipient including fees, room and board, books, personal, travel along with other related expenses related to special experiences like study abroad, etc.3
Spring 2025 Scholarship Process
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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