Master in communication

Professional opportunities in this field are numerous. According to the choices of specialization, student open themselves to exciting alternatives: press officer; responsible for corporate communication; lobbyist; media planner, media strategist in the context of a public relations or adverstising agency; marketing manager; director of communications; community manager; social media manager. An academic career in information and communication sciences is also open to students who have a vocation for research.

The core of the Master (90 ECTS) addresses general theories of communication, an introduction to the major issues of society and a thorough practice of English in connection with the themes of the master. Students can choose from three specializations (30 ECTS) that allow them to acquire specific skills and knowledge:

· The specialization Corporate and Marketing Communication develops the knowledge and skills to undertake a high-level career in corporate or institutional, including marketing, public relations, internal communication and event management.

· The specialization Political Communication and Lobbying includes two options. The first deals with European policy. The second focuses on international politics and is organized in partnership with the University of Montreal. The students have the opportunity to spend one term in the Quebec.

· The specialization Research in Communication aims to develop the academic research skills of students, with the aim of pursuing a PhD and a career in research.

• competence framwork

This master program offers a perfect balance between the study of the theoretical foundations of persuasive communication, a critical perspective on the professions in this field and the training on the current professional practices. The Master thesis, as the main outcome of the learning process, is supported by specific methodological teaching early in the Master. This thesis can be applied to developing communication strategies for real cases, combined scientific research. Internships in companies and specialized institutions allow a thorough contact with the professional sector.

Many of the courses are supervised by teachers and assistants who are professionals of the highest level in the relevant field. In addition, special attention is paid to innovation in the equipment and infrastructures, to guarantee students a framework adapted to current and future professional standards. The core curriculum of the Master serves to deepen the skills and specialized knowledge in Communication.

Students of the specialization Corporate and Marketing Communication follow a in-depth training in strategic and practical aspects of corporate communications, marketing communications and e-communication, and the principles of management. Professionals embedded in the daily activities of leading companies share their expertise with the students in each of these aspects.

Students apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the Master to group projects and case studies, in cooperation with external partners. Two internships offer the opportunity of observing the work of communication professionals and participate in a communication project.

In the specialization Political Communication and Lobbying, students have the choice on which scope they want to give to their understanding of the dynamics of power and democracy. They can do their full master in Brussels for a focus in European politics or visit the University of Montreal for a semester for a more international perspective. The study of the actors and the strategies of lobbying enables students to develop the specific skills for professional situations while keeping a critical perspective on this sector. The one-month internship in a political institution is a major asset for the future professional career.

The students of the specialization Research in Communication are introduced to social sciences and humanities research methods and advanced scientific debates about communication. The curriculum is designed to train researchers that will be comfortable with all methods and all objects of study in the field of information and communication sciences. The aim of the Master is to prepare the student to produce a doctoral thesis. The one-month internship in a research project is a major asset for the development of a research career with the highest standards.

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