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
In This English-taught master’s programme, you will learn how factors such as language, linguistic and cultural diversity, and globalisation play a role in profit and non-profit organisations’ communication with diverse stakeholders. You will learn how these factors can be taken into account to optimise communication with and between stakeholders with linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, both inside and outside the organisation.


					

International Business Communication

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

Elsevier beste opleiding
2016

A unique English-taught programme that focuses on the linguistic and intercultural dimensions of communication in and by (international) profit and non-profit organisations with diverse stakeholders.
Offering an optional internship in which you work towards answering a specific communication question or solving a particular communication issue for an organisation in the Netherlands that operates internationally.
Offering the opportunity to study on an international campus and take courses in small-scale lectures and intensive workshops.
With room to develop your specific interests, in the thesis project, an internship, and electives.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwDuring the one-year Master's programme in Global Communication and Diversity, you will find yourself in a dynamic learning environment, working together with committed and motivated students. Although collaborative teamwork is central to the courses (as it is in organisations), you will also receive personal guidance from highly experienced members of faculty throughout your time in the programme.

During the one-year Master's programme in International Business Communication, you will find yourself in a dynamic learning environment, working together with committed and motivated students. Although collaborative teamwork is central to the courses (as it is in organisations), you will also receive personal guidance from highly experienced members of faculty throughout your time in the programme.

	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

objectives

You'll learn to operate as an independent communication specialist who is able to work in and with organisations to develop effective stakeholder communications and communication strategy. You'll explore themes such as the impact of globalisation and diversity on organisational communication, the role of intercultural awareness in effective international communication, and the consequences of an organisation's language policy for effective communication with stakeholders.

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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