Postgraduate Diploma in Communications Studies
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 18,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
* price may be different based on location
Key Summary
Introduction
Program duration: 1 up to 2 academic years, part-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Location: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 6
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Postgraduate Diploma in 1 or 2 academic years, depending on the number of courses taken per quarter, course selection, and planning. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Kick-start your studies up to 6 times per year
Students can choose from multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. Our modular course design allows for optimal education planning. Starting dates are available in October, November, January, February, April, or May.
Study Destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar supports a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Postgraduate students can study at 6 of our 9 global campus locations: Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Madrid, Tokyo, and Zurich. All campuses are centrally located in exciting cities. Students may transfer between campuses for one or more quarters or choose a single campus for their program. Those preferring shorter stays abroad can join seminar courses taught by visiting professors at various campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion, students receive an international Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the campuses where credits were earned.
Learn more about our Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies:
Curriculum
Teaching Schedule
Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday, between 8:30 and 18:30, typically in 3-hour sessions in an intensive seminar format with visiting professors. This schedule provides students the flexibility to combine work and studies while fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking.
For details on seminar course availability, refer to the course planning. Additional courses may be available online, subject to academic policies and conditions.
Program Requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Courses from the Communication Studies cluster | 3 | 15 |
| Electives | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 6 | 30 |
DBA courses
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- BUS7001 - Corporate Social Responsibility (5)
- BUS7002 - Global Business Development (5)
- BUS7102 - Advanced Cases in Global Business (5)
- COM7002 - Corporate Communication Strategies (5)
- ECO7001 - Advanced International Economics (5)
- HUM7001 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (5)
- HUM7003 - Global Leadership Styles (5)
- INF7001 - Management Information Systems (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7001 - Strategic Decision-making (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
ECLS-specific courses
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- CUL7001 - Applied Cultural Theories (5)
- HUM7002 - Advanced Psychology (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7105 - Advanced Cases in Global Management (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
- SOC7001 - Advanced Sociology (5)
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Rankings
UIBS/USLS has earned prestigious rankings in the 2025 global business education landscape:
- QS MBA Ranking 2025: Global Top 200 and European Top 60
- CEO Magazine Global MBA Ranking 2025: Tier One program
- CEO Magazine Global EMBA Ranking 2025: 31st worldwide
- CEO Magazine Global Online MBA Ranking 2025: 17th worldwide
Program Outcome
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the local campuses where credits were earned.
Career Opportunities
Career Preparation and Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports students in planning their career paths by:
- Organizing career seminars
- Offering opportunities to meet with business professionals interested in recruiting
- Maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal
Our programs are designed to meet the demands of various business professions. Students are assisted in finding internships and jobs with local and multinational companies and organizations. Additionally, we review students' CVs and offer tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With support from our dedicated career services and online career center, students and alumni receive the career support they need to launch their professional careers.
Our career department organizes career seminars and guest speaker events quarterly. The online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers, internship opportunities, and a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across various industries. It is important to note that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government roles may be limited due to the private nature of our degrees, several alumni have secured positions with government authorities.
Program delivery
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Postgraduate Diploma in 1 or 2 academic years, depending on the number of courses taken per quarter, course selection, and planning. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.