Master in International Communication Management (MA) - part-time
The Hague, Netherlands
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 20 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
Introduction
Reasons for choosing this master programme
- You want to develop a managerial mindset and work in the field of communication;
- You will experience the unique skill of cross-cultural communication in practice;
- You want to broaden your views on new trends and methods of communication;
- You want to manage a communication department or an editorial office.
Master International Communication Management
This master offers you a managerial and strategic approach to communication. The communication function in corporate and governmental organisations is becoming more important and more internationally and culturally oriented. So, the communication expert must be better equipped to deal with a more broad, intercultural and often an international spectrum of issues and challenges than ever before. The Master International Communication Management aims to bring you a practical and real-world focus to relevant theory and will make the connection between theory and practise. You will be thoroughly prepared to work in the communication field of your choice or enhance your current role in communications.
Why should you choose the Master International Communication Management at THUAS?
The Hague is well-known for being the international city of peace and justice. It is the perfect location to experience an international learning environment. The Hague University of Applied Sciences – emphasises the themes of internationalisation and world citizenship. As the master is entirely taught in English from a global perspective, all of your assignments and materials will be presented fitting a future international communication expert.
We offer an intercultural innovative learning environment with students, lecturers and alumni from every corner of the world in order for you to build a global network during your study. This means that you can share best practices and learn from your peers on a weekly basis. Everybody brings their own culture and work experience to the classroom, as students and lecturers typically vary in terms of occupation and nationality. Our experienced lecturers who all work or do research in the field bring highly relevant and up to date knowledge to the classroom.
Contact
If you have any further questions about admission requirements, enrolment or content of the program, please check the frequently asked questions or contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: + 31 (0)70 445 8900
(Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 am to 5 pm)
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Courses
Quarter 1
- Managing Corporate Communication
- Managing Cross-Cultural Communication
- Communication Research and Methodology
Quarter 2
- Managing Internal Communication
- Managing Media Relations
Quarter 3
- Brand Management
- Managing Crisis Communication
Quarter 4
- Managing Social Media
- Thesis assignment
Program Outcome
Upon completion
When you have successfully completed this master:
- You receive the certificate Master International Communication Management;
- You are allowed to use the accredited title Master of Arts;
- You are able to play a central role within your organisation when it comes to international communication management;
- You are a communication professional and able to give communication advice on strategic and managerial level.
Scholarships and Funding
Nice to know:
- A scholarship may be applicable. Find more information about scholarships.
- Dutch students are exempt from VAT (btw).
- Your employer can fully offset training costs against gross results and label them as operating expenses.
- Parts of the programme costs can be deductible. For more information, please check belastingdienst.nl.
- In some cases, it is possible to have a loan from the Dutch government. Please visit the website of the Dienst Uitvoerend Onderwijs for a LiveLongLearningCredit.
Ideal Students
For you?
Do you have the commitment, talent, passion and ambition to join this programme? We seek candidates who will be able to make a unique contribution to the classroom learning experience and fully participate in the mix of ideas, experiences, and cultures. You have a job in communication, in which an appeal is made to your managerial skills. You want to enhance your current role. You have been working at an international company or in a global industry, or perhaps you already call yourself a communication specialist. Your professional language is English. Your minimum level of education is at bachelor’s. You have at least two years of working experience, preferably in marketing & communications, as a press officer, editor or in a managerial role, and you are interested in the topics presented throughout this course such as Crisis Communication or Intercultural Communication. You are ready to develop your professional competencies to a more senior level. You want to get more out of yourself, your job and your organization. This master with an international business perspective will give you all the tools you need in order to succeed.