Public Relations
Public Relations
Public Relations
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Public Relations

Public Relations

Public Relations

Public Relations

You are connected and seek to build fulfilling relationships. Your visionary leadership consistently finds creative solutions to difficult problems. Writing, photography and design energize you, and you're passionate about telling stories—one word, flash and click at a time. Northwestern's versatile public relations major will teach you to create and engage media with ambition and integrity. What's more, the strong communication skills you'll gain will be valuable assets no matter where your career takes you.

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Our public relations program explores a wide variety of media sources and provides opportunities for students to collaborate with businesses, nonprofits and individuals on strategic communications initiatives. Its distinctive focus on communication allows budding PR professionals to enhance their writing and speaking skills, experiment with graphic design, and think broadly about how the media can best serve consumers.

Topics of study include media writing, organizational communication, advertising campaigns and graphic design. Related minors include public relations, arts administration, journalism, multimedia, entrepreneurship and project management. 

CONTACT
Kirsten BuiterFaculty Assistant for the Business + Economics Department

Outcomes

Public relations is one of the United States’ faster growing industries, with employment rates expected to rise 11% before 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Join our standout alumni at employers and graduate schools such as:

Blank Park Zoo
Des Moines, IA
Boston University
Boston, MA
Edelman
Washington, D.C.
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle, WA
Special Olympics
Minneapolis, MN

Experience

World-class education
Department mission
Compass Center for Career & Calling
Center for Innovation & Leadership
Hands-on learning
Business Club
Off-campus study
Bachelor's + beyond

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Experience

World-class education

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Department mission
Compass Center for Career & Calling
Center for Innovation & Leadership
Hands-on learning
Business Club
Off-campus study
Bachelor's + beyond

Faculty + Staff

Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That's Northwestern's faculty.

Dr. Fan Fei, CFA
Associate Professor of Business and Economics
Dr. Han-Yen Kao
Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Mjumo Mzyece
Professor of Management
Vonda Post '88
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Erica Vonk '00
Associate Professor of Business
Scott Bahrke '01
Instructor in Business Education
Robert De Haan
Instructor in Agricultural Business
Kimberly Van Es
Instructor in Business Writing