Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Public and Corporate Affairs Short Programme
Mechelen, Belgium
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,181 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
* for EEA | 9,300 € for non-EEA students and non-EEA residing in belgium with residence
Key Summary
About: Cap off your final year with Thomas More's Public and Corporate Affairs Short Programme. Learn storytelling, strategic content, crisis communication, lobbying and reputation management in practical labs and business cases. This English-taught programme develops hands-on craft and lets you specialize in sports, music or fashion PR. You'll practice media relations, stakeholder engagement and intercultural communication to prepare for international roles; Thomas More, Flanders' largest university of applied sciences, offers exchanges.
Career Outcomes: You'll be ready for roles including communication officer/manager, corporate/internal communication advisor/manager, press relations coordinator, social media consultant, facilitator/intercultural consultant, international public relations officer, global diversity manager, spokesperson.
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 in Short Programme
- Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of marketing, communication or journalism?
- Enrol for our new one-year programme in International Communication and Media and graduate as a full-blown international communication expert.
- You can specialise in one of the two tracks: Branding & Activation and Public & Corporate Affairs.
- We offer a wide variety of internship positions, both in Belgium and across the globe, so you can jump-start your international career.
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.
For starters, in September
Structure
During this one-year programme, you develop, implement and evaluate creative and effective communication strategies. You will do so in heterogeneous, multidisciplinary and international teams.
The first semester consists of 13 course weeks, including a pitch for an international client. You will attend lectures, labs, training sessions and workshops. All of these are taught by professionals, each of whom is an authority in their field.
In the second semester, you will complete an (international) internship in an international organisation or agency abroad or in Belgium.
For starters, in February
This programme offers a February start date and guarantees a 2-semester (1-year) study path. Check the admission requirements for international degree students, apply, and you’re in! Of course, we’ll organise Welcome Days for you too!
Need some advice before deciding when to start?
We understand that you may need some more personal guidance when making a decision on your start date. We’ve got you covered! Check out our Meet us page to connect with us through webinars, open days and more!
Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to the programme manager of your programme. Plus, our admissions team and international support are always there to help you with more general questions!
The job of your life
- Communication officer
- Communication manager
- Corporate communication advisor
- Internal communication manager
- Coordinator press relations
- Social media consultant
- Facilitator and intercultural consultant
- International public relations officer
- Global diversity manager
- Spokesperson


