Master of Multilingual Communication: Cross-Cultural Communication Management
Brussels, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
In this English-taught Master's program, you will learn how to develop and implement multilingual communication from a global and multicultural perspective in companies and organizations. The focus is on communication in cross-cultural settings: you will discover how communication runs between cultures and in organizations harboring several cultures. You will also become an expert in a wide range of communicative genres in English, such as debating, negotiating, and handling press relations.
To prepare the ground for your own exploration of cross-cultural communication, a general cluster of courses offers you a number of in-depth insights into multilingualism and cross-cultural communication in general as well as in organizations. Within this cluster, you can also choose whether you want to familiarise yourself with "International stakeholder management and international relations" or rather with "Digital tools for (multilingual) organizations".
In a domain-specific methodology course, you will take a selection of modules introducing you to methodological frameworks that are useful both for your master's thesis project and in business practice.
The central component of this graduate program is in-depth training in communication skills for English and one other language (Dutch, French, German, Spanish). You will learn to debate, negotiate, and write texts for online and social media, always paying special attention to multilingual and cross-cultural settings.
In addition, you will focus on one specific global region – Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, or South America – which you will look at from a broader European perspective. In a case study, you will take on the role of researcher or facilitator of intercultural dialogue (in fieldwork, and interviews ...) and a central forum will bring all regions and perspectives together to reflect on globalization and cross-cultural communication through guest lectures, testimonials, and visits to organizations or companies.
Finally, an (observational) internship in an international (profit or non-profit) organization offers you the opportunity to apply the insights and skills that you have acquired throughout the program.
Curriculum
Multilingual and Cross-Cultural Management
- Theories & Models of Cross-Cultural Communication and Globalization
- Multilingualism, World Englishes and Language Policies for/in Organizations
Multilingual and Cross-Cultural Management: Choice
Students additionally choose one of these two courses.
- International Stakeholder Management and International Relations
- Digital Tools for (Multilingual) Organisations
Methodology
- Advanced Methodology
Advanced Communication Proficiency in English
Module: English
- Debating and Negotiation Skills English
- Writing for Digital and Social Media English
Advanced Communication Proficiency: Language 2
Module: Dutch
- Debating and Negotiation Skills Dutch
- Writing for Digital and Social Media Dutch
Module: French
- Debating and Negotiation Skills French
- Writing for Digital and Social Media French
Module: German
- Debating and Negotiation Skills German
- Writing for Digital and Social Media German
Module: Spanish
- Debating and Negotiation Skills Spanish
- Writing for Digital and Social Media Spanish
Introduction to Global Regions
Students choose one of the following courses.
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication/Relations with Africa
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication/Relations with East and South Asia
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication/Relations with Latin America
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication/Relations with Central and Eastern Europe
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication/Relations with the Middle East
Ideal Students
Student Profile
- Language & communication are your passion and strength
- You communicate fluently in English
- You like working creatively with foreign languages in professional settings
- You want to help shape communication processes in organizations
- The world is your stage
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Degree Type: Master
- Specifications: Master of Arts
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly-ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
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Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
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Career Opportunities
With your perfect oral and written language skills, a Master's Degree in multilingual communication will allow you to enter an attractively diverse variety of work environments.
The business world always needs a sound communication specialist like you, who can help manage the communication of and in internationally oriented organisations, structure the organisation of the company across (language) borders to improve communication processes, and coordinate internal and external communication.