Exchange Programme

Communication Management

Mechelen

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Communication Management

From idea to impact in an international mindset

  • You’re a digital savvy and can navigate the media landscape with ease.
  • Your global outlook will help you approach new ideas with an open mind.
  • Get ready to sharpen your strategy mindset and creative skills.
  • Deep dive into all aspects of communication and media via interactive classes.
  • Learn the tricks of multiple trades from graphic design and audio to video and web.
  • Explore the intercultural, psychological, marketing and technological aspects of media.
  • Take your studies global with a semester at one of our international partner universities.
  • Learn to transform communications plans into results during your international internship.
  • As a fully qualified communication and media professional, you will stand at the forefront of innovation in the business world.

 

 

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

  • Conditions

    You must be studying at one of our partner institutions. You must be nominated by your home coordinator and accepted by the exchange programme at Thomas More (see admission procedure for exchange students).

  • Language requirements

    Students are required to upload proof of B2 language proficiency. Accepted certificates include the Erasmus+ OLS language test, Duolingo or other official and internationally recognized test results.

  • Erasmus code

    B MECHELE14

Programme

​​​Autumn semester: September - January | Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit. 

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
  • Minimum of 24 ECTS & maximum of 33 ECTS for this programme.
  • ! A subscription to ProMediaLab (promedialab.be, audiovisual equipment) is compulsory for this programme. Pro Media Lab is a paid service only for Media Campus students and faculty. Every student registered for the International Communication programme as an exchange student will receive an invoice for this service. A ‘light’ subscription is required for this programme; the fee is set at €50 (regardless of the number of OPOs). No exceptions are possible. 
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Branding and Activation
Brand Communication YC1424 3 x
Consumer Psychology YC0950 3 x
Branding & Media Strategy YC0981 3 x
Public and Corporate Affairs
Strategic PR & Public Impact YC1427 3 x
Media landscapes & Innovation YC1473 3 x
Content Strategy and Engagement
Digital & Experience Communication YC1474 3 x
Fandoms, Communities, & Media Worlds YC1475 3 x
Professional Essentials and Development
Professional Discourse and Persuasion YC1245 3 x
Graphic Design Print & Web YC1031 3 x
Electives language
African Business Topics YB1026 3 x
Asian Business Topics YB1005 3 x
Internationalisation@Home - Autumn YC1279 3 x
Español YC0371 3 x
Deutsch 1 YB1063 3 x
Français Débutant YC1392 3 x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Survival Dutch YV1847 3 x
Choose one option
Option 1: Urban Market and Immersive Experiences
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Place Branding & Destination Marketing YC0721 3 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Media Frameworks YC1244 3 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Sustainable Experience Planning YC1284 4 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Media Production Practices YC1476 6 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Community Narratives & Participation Design YC1477 3 x
Block 2: Virtual Experience Studio YC1478 5 x
Block 3: Capstone Project Urban Experience Showcase? YC1286 6 x
Option 2: Lifestyle Worlds: Journalism and Media Practice
Media Production Practices YC1476 6 x
Cross-platform story design YC1479 3 x
Decoding Lifestyle Cultures: fashion, sports, music and beyond YC1480 3 x
Cultural Resonance: How Cool Sells YC1481 3 x
Field Work: Experience into Story YC1482 6 x
Internationalisation@Home Spring YC1280 3 x
Lifestyle Angles & Narratives YC1463 6 x

​​​Autumn semester: September - January | Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

The academic year in a nutshell

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit. 

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
  • Minimum of 24 ECTS & maximum of 33 ECTS for this programme.
  • ! A subscription to ProMediaLab (promedialab.be, audiovisual equipment) is compulsory for this programme. Pro Media Lab is a paid service only for Media Campus students and faculty. Every student registered for the International Communication programme as an exchange student will receive an invoice for this service. A ‘light’ subscription is required for this programme; the fee is set at €50 (regardless of the number of OPOs). No exceptions are possible. 
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Branding and Activation
Brand Communication YC1424 3 x
Consumer Psychology YC0950 3 x
Branding & Media Strategy YC0981 3 x
Public and Corporate Affairs
Strategic PR & Public Impact YC1427 3 x
Media landscapes & Innovation YC1473 3 x
Content Strategy and Engagement
Digital & Experience Communication YC1474 3 x
Fandoms, Communities, & Media Worlds YC1475 3 x
Professional Essentials and Development
Professional Discourse and Persuasion YC1245 3 x
Graphic Design Print & Web YC1031 3 x
Electives language
African Business Topics YB1026 3 x
Asian Business Topics YB1005 3 x
Internationalisation@Home - Autumn YC1279 3 x
Español YC0371 3 x
Deutsch 1 YB1063 3 x
Français Débutant YC1392 3 x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Survival Dutch YV1847 3 x
Choose one option
Option 1: Urban Market and Immersive Experiences
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Place Branding & Destination Marketing YC0721 3 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Media Frameworks YC1244 3 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Sustainable Experience Planning YC1284 4 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Media Production Practices YC1476 6 x
Block 1: Understanding Experiences: Community Narratives & Participation Design YC1477 3 x
Block 2: Virtual Experience Studio YC1478 5 x
Block 3: Capstone Project Urban Experience Showcase? YC1286 6 x
Option 2: Lifestyle Worlds: Journalism and Media Practice
Media Production Practices YC1476 6 x
Cross-platform story design YC1479 3 x
Decoding Lifestyle Cultures: fashion, sports, music and beyond YC1480 3 x
Cultural Resonance: How Cool Sells YC1481 3 x
Field Work: Experience into Story YC1482 6 x
Internationalisation@Home Spring YC1280 3 x
Lifestyle Angles & Narratives YC1463 6 x

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.

Navigate as an expert

You will learn to navigate the field of international communication & media with confidence. During Expert Classes you will be introduced to the future of communication technology and become immersed in the world of brands and media.

Practical component of the field

You can perfect your craft with new technology on campus. Facilities include a green key studio and a radio studio, both stocked with a variety of tools including drones, VR glasses, and other tech gadgets.

Got questions?

International Coordinator

Veerle Van Goethem

For all your questions on the exchange programme and your Learning Agreement

Veerle.vangoethem@thomasmore.be +32 492 23 29 32
International Office

Hannelore Vervoort

For all your questions on the application procedure & practical arrangements.

incoming@thomasmore.be +32 14 56 21 56

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