Bachelor in internationale communicatie en media - publieke en bedrijfszaken

Structure

Phase 1 | Lay solid foundations for international exploration! Pick up the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to unleash your inner communications and media professional.

Phase 2 | Kick-start your international adventure with the spring semester at one of our partner universities abroad.

Phase 3 | Jump-start your career with your international internship while majoring in your choice of either Branding & Activation or Public & Corporate affairs: Discover the true power of a positive image and how to wield that power on behalf of companies, public organizations, brands, and individuals.

Courses

Bezoek de programmapagina voor een overzicht van de vakken (onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen), met het aantal studiepunten per fase. Credits drukken uit hoeveel uur je gemiddeld nodig hebt om de leerstof (incl. lessen) te verwerken. Reken ongeveer 25 tot 30 uur voor 1 studiepunt.

In practice

Take your studies beyond the horizon with an internship either abroad or within an international organization, institution, or agency. Choose between a wide range of internship positions both in Belgium and across the globe.

For ‘Public & Corporate Affairs’ majors, your internship will run from September to December, also with the option of a Summer Internship after your first or second year.

Personal Coaching

Count on expert coaching from your lecturers who are themselves experienced experts in their field. But that’s not all. They are aware of the challenges you face and therefore provide you with tools to sharpen your focus. They train you to rise to the occasion and perform under pressure. And, they challenge you to reflect on your professional goals so you, and only you, choose where and how you want to create an impact.

Lieven, jouw toegewijde studentencoach, staat klaar om al jouw vragen te beantwoorden. Hij geeft studieadvies, helpt je bij het uitstippelen van je persoonlijke studieprogramma en maakt tijd vrij om persoonlijke problemen te bespreken. Heb je al een bachelor of master? Ook kunt u bij hem terecht voor het verkrijgen van vrijstellingen. Of geef je gewoon meer informatie over je track.

Go international

• First phase: Participate in international conferences, fairs, and communication projects.
• Second phase: Spend a semester at one of our European partner colleges via our exchange program.
• Third phase: Complete an internship abroad with opportunities on every continent from Europe and Asia to the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Or join an international company or agency here in Belgium.

Short program

Already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, communication, or journalism? Take our one-year program in International Communication and Media and graduate as a fully-fledged international communications expert. And if you already have another degree or diploma, contact our study counselor, Lieven Van Hoe.

New and unique in Flanders!

International Advantage

International Communication and Media gives you the advantage of studying in an international environment. This program is three years long and full of international and intercultural experiences. In the first year, you will work in international teams; in the second year you will participate in the Erasmus exchange program; in your third year, you will complete a rewarding internship abroad or in an international company or institution in Belgium. All three phases prepare you for a successful international career.

Make friends from around the world

You will be studying with people from all over the world, giving you the opportunity to build an international network. For the rest of your life, you will be visiting friends in every corner of the globe.

Also available in Dutch

Are you interested in Communication and Media but unsure if you can complete the course in English? No worries, we also have a Dutch-taught program. You can make the switch from English to Dutch at any time.

The job of your life

• Communication officer
• Communication manager
• Corporate communication advisor
• Internal communication manager
• Coordinator press relations
• Social media consultant
• Facilitator and intercultural consultant
• International public relations officer
• Global diversity manager
• Spokesperson