Deze opleiding
How do you give your future career meaning and value in a global context? By becoming an international communication expert.
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaM |
| typeregulier, 90 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur18 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code70130 |
Are you interested in specializing in international corporate communication, in strategic brand management, or in global public relations? Do you want to advance a career as an intercultural communication consultant or a facilitation specialist? Or do you have communication skills and management abilities and want to develop these further so as to become a gifted communicator? Our recently updated Master of International Communication (MA) responds to the business need for a strong professional and impactful program. This Master provides an excellent advanced knowledge and experience base for a successful career in a wide range of global communication areas. Our graduates develop competences that are valued most by employers and that are crucial for effective communication management. We train a new generation of communicators ready to take on each situation, equipped with problem solving skills, vision and strategic insights: international communication experts who are able to raise their game and inspire global as well as personal change.
Waarom aan de Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen?
- Develop a Global Mindset
- Create Sustainable Impact
- Brand Yourself
- Gain Practical Experience
- Learn Strategic and Innovative thinking
Studieprogramma
opbouwThe MIC programme starts each September. It has a total duration of 18 months and consists of three semesters (90 European credits),
1e jaar In semester 1, the programme focuses on communication in two domains (30 EC): International Reputation Management and International Brand Management. The two professional roles explored here are "Corporate Communication Consultant" and "Strategic Brand Manager". In semester 2, we offer advanced courses around two themes (30 EC): Sustainable Communication and Digital Media Innovation. The two professional roles focussed here are "International Change Maker" and "International Facilitator".
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Strategic Brand Manager | 15 EC | ||||||||
Corporate Communication Consultant | 15 EC | ||||||||
International Facilitator | 15 EC | ||||||||
International Change Maker | 15 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar In semester 3, students work on their Graduation Project: a master's dissertation. The master's dissertation is a consultancy-based project, which allows students to become an expert in the area of their career interests as a communication professional. The professional role that students will be practicing in this semester is an "International Communication Consultant".
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
International Communication
Consultant afstuderen | 30 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| onderwijsopzet | 33% zelfstudie 33% theorie 33% praktijk |
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, excursion, group discussion, group assignment, individual assignment, integration module, oral presentation, research project, research proposal, portfolio, poster presentation, project, seminar, tutorial, working group, workshop, self evaluation, self studyToelating en kosten
toelaatbare profielen
| WO bachelor | A degree in communication or a related field such as, but not limited to: international business, languages, journalism and political science. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. No subscores below 6.0. |
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| WO master | A degree in communication or a related field such as, but not limited to: international business, languages, journalism and political science. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. No subscores below 6.0. |
| hbo bachelor | A degree in communication or a related field such as, but not limited to: international business, languages, journalism and political science. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. No subscores below 6.0. |
toelatingseisen
taaltoets
- IELTS (Academic): with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no subscores below 6, or:
- TOEFL ibt: with a minimum overall score of 90 with minimum 18 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking and 23 in Writing, or;
- CAE (Advanced): with a minimum grade of C.
Your IELTS, TOEFL ibt or CAE should not be older than 2 years at the time of applying.
vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree in the following relevant fields: Marketing, PR, Business, Management, Communication, Humanities, Social Sciences, Linguistic.
reference letter
Two letters of reference:
- Your referee may be a teacher, head teacher, employer or anyone not related to you but in a position of professional authority.
- Reference letters must be submitted on official letterhead paper and must be dated and signed by the referee. However, official letterhead and signature are not necessary if the referee emails the reference letter directly to mic@org.hanze.nl from their company email account.
- The referee's name, position and contact information must be included in the letter.
- The reference letters should not be older than 3 years.
motivatiebrief
A letter of motivation of max. of 2 page, indicating why the MIC program, relevant professional achievement, international and intercultural experiences
studie kosten
| bedrag | kostenpost |
|---|---|
| € 500 | studiematerialenvoor de gehele opleiding |
| € 19300 | visa/permitper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| certificate |
| examination |
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aan het woord: studenten en docenten
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Na de studie
As a graduate of the Master in International Communication you will be an interculturally competent communication professional able to work in a global context. You will be able to anticipate changes and develop, implement and manage sustainable and innovative solutions to communication issues. As a graduate, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to work at managerial or consultancy level.
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Based on our MIC alumni evaluation, around 80% of the MIC alumni have found a relevant job within 6 months after graduation.
They work in various areas of communication:- Communication Consultancy and Communication Management
- Marketing, brand, consumer communication
- Online communication, social media
- Commercial, business, relationship management
- Event management
- General management
- Communication and editing
The companies and organizations where they work at:
- Google, Microsoft, Shell, Booking.com and Unilever;
- European Union, UNESCO and the World Bank
- Greenpeace, Warchild and the World Resources Institute
- Edelman, Fleishmann Hillard and Ketchum Pleon
beroepen: Project Manager,Social Media Researcher,,Communications Manager,Communications Specialist,International Relations Officer,Communications Consultant,Director of Communication and Extenal Relations,Marketing and Communications Executive,Content and Media Manager
Potentiële beroepen
communications consultant
communications manager
communications specialist
content and media manager
director of communication and extenal relations
international relations officer
marketing and communications executive
project manager
social media researcher
