Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Every company is now a media organisation.

The evolution of communication technologies and the expansion of social media networks have transformed the entire media industry. The media are global businesses today employing millions of people across the world. The online and mobile revolution have also resulted in many businesses creating online and mobile content such as websites and mobile applications and distributing this information and promotional material to reach larger audiences on a global scale. Our Master programme in Media Management allows students will learn about how all businesses, media and non-media, survive and thrive in an online digital environment. The course examines strategies employed by various companies and organisations to expand their businesses in a digital environment and we also teach students to develop the necessary skills for effective communication campaigns to reach employees, clients and consumers in a local, national and global context. With the MSc in Media Management, students will learn why every company is now a media organisation.

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Master of Science in Media Management

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Every company is now a media organisation.

The evolution of communication technologies and the expansion of social media networks have transformed the entire media industry. The media are global businesses today employing millions of people across the world. The online and mobile revolution have also resulted in many businesses creating online and mobile content such as websites and mobile applications and distributing this information and promotional material to reach larger audiences on a global scale. Our Master programme in Media Management allows students will learn about how all businesses, media and non-media, survive and thrive in an online digital environment. The course examines strategies employed by various companies and organisations to expand their businesses in a digital environment and we also teach students to develop the necessary skills for effective communication campaigns to reach employees, clients and consumers in a local, national and global context. With the MSc in Media Management, students will learn why every company is now a media organisation.

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Master of Science in Media Management

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

All students who obtained a Bachelor's degree at an acknowledged university in communication, human and social sciences.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied sciences may be admitted with an additional requirement of 30-60 ECTS to be earned:

By attending in person, during the Master’s studies, a selection of our Bachelor’s courses and taking the exams during the regular sessions. The credits have to be earned before the end of the third semester. The courses are to be defined by the Master’s academic director.
By self-studying a selection of our Bachelor’s courses. In this case, the instructors of the assigned courses provide specific readings. Exams are organized when the student is ready. The courses are defined by the Master’s academic director. The reading and evaluation are in English. This option is very flexible: it allows for optimal programming of the workload during the studies and it also allows the process to be started before the beginning of the Master’s program. The credits have to be earned before the end of the third semester.
By attending Bachelor's courses at another recognized University prior to starting the Master’s studies. The university and the list of courses to attend have to be agreed upon with the Director of the Masters.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,000 CHF

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

4,000 CHF

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.