Welcome to The Department of Public Relations and Advertising - Rivers State University, Nigeria
Our Philosophy
B.Sc. Public Relations and Advertising programme is designed to produce highly knowledgeable, skilled, socially responsible, and self-reliant graduates. Our students are equipped with entrepreneurial knowledge and practical skills in Public Relations and other areas of public communication to drive development across all sectors of Nigerian society. The global state of scholarship today reflects an unprecedented surge of new ideas, innovations, and a profound rethinking of human experience in knowledge production and acquisition. Organizations are breaking new ground, dismantling old boundaries, and forging new alliances for unfettered exchange across disciplines. In line with this vision, we are proud to introduce the International Journal of Public Relations and Advertising (IJOPRA) Volume 1, Number 1. Please, be part of history as a Scholar.
WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
In today’s dynamic world of business, politics, culture, and entertainment, organizations need skilled professionals to communicate their interests and concerns to an increasingly complex and sophisticated public. This has created a growing demand for university graduates with specialized training across diverse areas of Public Relations. Currently, many of these roles are filled by graduates from other disciplines. To bridge this gap, there is an urgent need for focused, professional training in Public Relations to meet industry demands and respond passionately with innovative ideas and skills.