Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Bachelor in Public & Corporate Affairs
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor in Public & Corporate Affairs

Mechelen, Belgium

Bachelor's degree

3 years

English

Full time

EUR 1,157 / per year **

On-Campus

* for non-EEA| no deadline for EEA

** for EEA students | 9,000€ for non-EEA students

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor in Public & Corporate Affairs at Thomas More trains you to lead public opinion from the frontline. Start this flexible 6-semester programme: you’ll take weekday classes, gain practical experience through real-life projects, and develop instincts in reputation management and corporate communication so you’re prepared for applied roles in public affairs, PR and stakeholder engagement.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as communication officer, communication manager, corporate communication advisor, internal communication manager, press relations coordinator, social media consultant, intercultural facilitator, international PR officer, global diversity manager and spokesperson. You’ll suit roles in crisis communication, media relations and digital communication.

Lead public opinion from the frontline

  • Cap off the final year of your ICM degree with this specialisation track.
  • Are you excited by the power of media? Want to learn how to influence global opinion, build trust, and inspire millions?
  • Develop your talent for storytelling and use it as a powerful and influential tool during group work, project-based labs and international business cases.
  • Develop your instincts and learn how to combine strategy and content to create a lasting impact.
  • Become fully prepared for an inspiring international career in sports, music or fashion PR, public affairs, crisis communication, lobbying, and more.

Public and Corporate Affairs

  • Are you taking this course in a full-time program? You can complete your studies in three years.
  • You will take 180 credits divided into three phases.
  • You take classes during the week in daytime classes.
  • Get practical experience in workshops on graphic design, video editing, web content, and more.
  • Take on real-life projects during your international internship.
  • Start this flexible 6-semester programme either in February or September.

Eyecatchers

  • Learn the craft, inside and out - Develop the communication skills that can solve real business challenges! Get insights from seasoned experts! And apply them to real-life international projects. All as part of a dynamic group of like-minded students from around the world.
  • Challenge yourself to go further - Practice makes perfect. That’s why we have upgraded our international internship to 15 full-blown weeks! To give your chances of launching your exciting, international career a well-deserved boost.
  • Become a professional reputation manager - Widely deployable from the launch of a new fashion line to first aid in case of crisis. Hands-on workshops make you the perfect representative of organisations and companies.
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