International Communication Management Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Overview

International Communication is a challenging and ever-changing field. In the International Communication Management programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, with students from all over the world, you develop a unique perspective and outlook on the world of communication and branding. 

You learn to persuade, inform, and connect with people and organisations. Within the programme you work for real companies. And for them, you will be the catalyst that drives change. You do so under the supervision of reknowned lecturers with both academic and professional experience in communications.

What are you going to learn?

The world is changing, which requires new ideas and solutions. You have the passion and drive to think in other directions. This is what we will teach you. You learn everything about International Communication Management, but also what your talents are and how to use these to the fullest. We do this by offering several modules:

• Skills, such as creative writing, collaboration, presenting, conducting research, and critical thinking
• Knowledge, such as communication theory, media, marketing communication, and social psychology
• Projects for real clients

• An optimal mix of seminars, group projects, individual assignments, and self-study

Career opportunities

Organisations need communication professionals to tell their story and to connect with customers, citizens or people in their target group. This is possible at any kind of organisation, such as multinationals and local companies, but also governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Thanks to your internship and graduation year, you will already have 1.5 years of professional experience.

These are some examples of professions of an ICM graduate:

• Communications manager
• Social media specialist
• Event manager
• Concept developer
• Copywriter