Global Communication and Diversity

Radboud Universiteit

						
							The Master's specialisation in Global Communication and Diversity provides you with knowledge and tools to function as an independent communication specialist in international organisational contexts.


					
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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66826
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
The Master’s specialisation in Global Communication and Diversity teaches you about professional communication in multinational, multicultural, and multilingual organisational contexts. This programme trains you to operate as an independent communication specialist. You will develop in-depth theoretical knowledge and methodological skills, and will learn to work in teams through practical communication projects. After completing your studies, you will be able to design and conduct scientific communication research. You can make tailor-made recommendations to optimise communication with diverse target groups. You will explore themes such as the impact of globalisation and diversity on communication (e.g. in marketing and advertising, recruitment, or corporate communication), the role of intercultural competence, and the consequences of language choice for effective and inclusive communication with different stakeholders. You will gain insight into the factors that can affect an organisation's communication with diverse publics and its reputation and performance in international settings.


					

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Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

Elsevier beste opleiding
2016

A unique study programme that focuses on linguistic and intercultural dimensions of communication by organisations involving stakeholders with diverse backgrounds
Offering you the opportunity to study in an international and multilingual learning environment
Optimal preparation for the labour market through an internship with a research assignment applying communication theory in practice
With room to develop your specific interests in one or more electives and your final thesis

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwDuring the Master's specialisation Global Communication and Diversity you will follow a number of compulsory courses and have room for an elective course. In addition, you will have the opportunity to do an internship – or to follow two additional elective courses. The courses within this programme have an interdisciplinary approach. They give insights in order to audit, analyse and critically evaluate (the success of) international, intercultural, or inclusive professional communication.

The study programme of Global Communication and Diversity covers one year and has a course load of 60 EC. Courses have a load of 5 or 10 EC; the Master's thesis counts for 20 EC.

	1	2	3
	periode
Data Collection & Analysis in Intercultural Contexts	5 EC
Managing Diversity in Communication	5 EC
Culture and Persuasion (Research)	10 EC
Elective course	5 EC
Master's Thesis afstuderen	20 EC
Internship and Communication Consultancy		10 EC
Intercultural Awareness			5 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, colloquium, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, portfolio, self study, seminar, tutorial, working group

Toelating en kosten

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
We are looking for students with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies or in a related area or discipline that is equivalent to a Dutch university diploma. In general, students' previous education should reflect their affinity with the following subject areas: Communication Studies, Management & Organisation, Intercultural Communication or (Inter)cultural Studies and Linguistics.

basiskennis
As conducting communication research is an essential component of this programme, candidates should have experience in doing quantitative research (e.g. experimental or survey research) and knowledge of inferential statistics (e.g. t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square).

cijferlijst

taaltoets
Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.
The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America; native speakers from
Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America.

motivatiebrief
We'll also consider your portfolio, practical experience (for example, studies or work experience abroad) and motivation in order to determine whether you meet the requirements and are suitable for this specialisation. An interview may be part of the selection process.

studie kosten

bron: Radboud University Nijmegen
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 700.00	levensonderhoud
€ 500.00	studiematerialenper jaar

inbegrepen in collegegeld

registration fee

examination

De stad

studievereniging

Babylon

SV Babylon is opgericht in 1989. De studievereniging is er voor alle studenten Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen die hun studentenleven willen verrijken op studie- en/of sociaal gebied. Daarnaast is de studievereniging er ook voor docenten Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen, Bouwmeesters (afgestudeerde studenten Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen die lid zijn van SV Babylon), en andere geïnteresseerden. Momenteel telt SV Babylon ruim 650 leden.
SV Babylon probeert actief een gezond en positief studieklimaat voor studenten Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen te scheppen. Zij organiseert een groot scala aan activiteiten voor haar leden. Deze variëren van studiegerichte activiteiten, zoals excursies naar bedrijven, bedrijvendagen, ouderdagen en symposia tot gezelligheidsactiviteiten, zoals borrels, feesten en gezellige avonden uit.

Keuzehulp

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Global Communication and Diversity

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