I agree with Sandy's comments. I've had several long-time PR professionals
tell me that an MBA is becoming a prerequisite for many PR jobs these days,
particularly in major cities. That said, I chose to pursue an MBA, and would
recommend this path to any PR professional considering graduate studies. I
am partway through the program right now, am finding it tremendously useful
in general and as it relates to PR. Just some more food for thought!
Melissa Flynn
Public Relations Manager
Laine Communications
609 Reliability Circle
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865)777-1706
(865)777-1708 fax
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-----Original Message-----
From: Public Relations Society of America
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Sandy Smith
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 3:24 PM
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Subject: Re: PR Graduate study
Something that folks contemplating graduate school should consider as well
is the debate between getting a masters in PR/Communications/Journalism
versus getting a MBA. I have a Masters in Communications and quite frankly,
while it certainly carries some weight, a MBA seems to have more prominence
in the business community. This may be especially true for someone wanting
more of a practical graduate education, and especially for someone working
in a corporate setting or for clients who have business degrees.
Sandy Smith
Marketing Communications Manager
Electrotek Concepts
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From: Lynne Bliss [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 2:46 PM
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Subject: Re: PR Graduate study
One comment I'd like to make about graduate programs is that there are
apparently two types. One is research-oriented and the other is
practical-tactical. My degree is in the research and I wish I'd gotten
the practical, but what I wanted is not available in my area. It hasn't
been useless, just not AS useful as I think the practical would be.
Lynne Bliss, MA
Bliss Communications
Public Relations and Marketing
Colorado
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