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Made for PR Professionals

Students interested in a degree in Public Relations through the School of Business and Technology have a rich and diverse field to study. Nearly every industry is in need of Public Relations professionals including business, entertainment, government, sports, and much more! The Curry College Public Relations major prepares graduates in strategic planning, effective oral and written communication, leadership and conflict resolution, DEI issues, and social media management in a wide variety of for-profit and nonprofit settings. Through a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including hands-on internships with some of Greater Boston's top companies, graduates of the PR program are geared for professional success.

Careers in Public Relations deliver highly competitive financial and advancement opportunities. In fact, employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average growth for all other occupations.

Accreditation: IACBE & NECHE

Curry College is accredited through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The School of Business and Technology is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and is a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Courses you’ll love

  • Principles of Public Relations: Explore careers in the field and tackle Public Relations cases from today’s headlines. Learn what PR is—and isn’t.
  • Public Relations Case Studies: From classic to current cases, you’ll see how to strategically manage Public Relations challenges.
  • Crisis Communication Management: From cruise ship disasters to celebrity scandals, you’ll see how to handle crises as a Public Relations manager.
  • Digital Essentials: Hands-on training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD with a final production-ready document integrating these programs.
  • Publicity Techniques: Create your own nonprofit organization and have a portfolio-ready suite of materials to share during internship and job interviews.
  • Public Relations Research & Campaign Design: Teams create a ready-to-implement PR campaign for a real-world client!

Enhance your Degree

Specialize with a PR-related minor:

...or ask about our 5th Year MBA program - receive your bachelor's and master's degree in 5 years!

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The Path to Your Dream Career

Just a few of the many career options include:

  • Company Spokesperson
  • Crisis Communications
  • Employee Communications Director
  • Investor Relations
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Press Secretary
  • Project Manager
  • Social Media Content Management
  • Sports Information Director
  • Website Content Management

Meet Our Students/Alumni:

Alexa Hinton '23

Meet Alexa Hinton '23

Alexa Hinton '23 wasn't exactly sure what she wanted to do with her major when she came to Curry, due to the many options offered. After taking some classes and having the chance to explore those options, Alexa found that public relations best aligned with her goal to work in corporate communication or human resources after Curry.

Meet Alexa
Alexa Hinton '23

Meet Hailey Bishop '22

Hailey Bishop's passion for fashion dates back to her formative years. While a student at Curry, Bishop had her article featuring Project Runway season 14 winner Chris Donovan published by styleboston, the online version of the Emmy-award winning lifestyle TV show.

Meet Hailey
Nicole Bousquet ’21, Communication/PR

Meet Nicole Bousquet ’21

In her public relations internship at Hollywood Agency, a nationally recognized PR and integrated communications firm based in Hingham, Mass., Nicole Bousquet ’21 got an inside look at agency life and decided it was her desired path after graduation. She now works as an Assistant Account Executive at Matter Communications, an award-winning PR firm in Boston.

Meet Nicole
Dr. Brenda Wrigley

Meet Dr. Brenda Wrigley

Dr. Brenda Wrigley leads the Public Relations program at the Curry College School of Business and Technology. She earned her Ph.D. from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, as well as a master’s degree in Public Relations from Newhouse and a Bachelor of Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Missouri/Columbia. Prior to earning her terminal degree, she had a 21-year career in broadcast journalism, broadcast advertising sales and sales management, and corporate marketing communication management.

Meet Professor Wrigley

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PR Pros

PR Pros is a pre-professional group within the School of Business and Technology. The group was created to share the exciting and rewarding careers available in the field of Public Relations.

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Business Honor Society

Sigma Beta Delta encourages and recognizes scholarship and achievement among business students and promotes personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.

Business Honor Society
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Internships

The Internship Program at Curry College offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by learning about their interests, skills, strengths, and values while acquiring course credits.

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Business Students Association

The Business Students Association (BSA) promotes and enhances the theories inherent in the diverse field of business, and serves members of the community with a broader understanding of the business discipline, and its sub disciplines, and how they encompass multiple aspects of work, living, and recreation.

Business Students Association
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Study Abroad

Go global with Curry College faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!

Study Abroad
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First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at Curry College helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

First-Year Experience
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Gen Ed

At the heart of Curry College's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

General Education

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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