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

  • Admission requirements

    English level B2 / 1st cycle Second or third programme year

  • Where

    On campus

  • Tuition fee

    Exchange Students from partner universities where both schools have signed an Inter-Institutional Agreement (IIA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) don't have to pay tuition fees.

  • 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

    English B2

  • 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.

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.

Code ECTS Autumn Spring
General courses Autumn
Ethics in New Media and Technology YC0983 3 x
Copywriting YC0988 3 x
Media Strategy i YC0981 3 x
Communication Theory i YC0980 6 x
Globalisation and International Marketing YC0946 3 x
Digital Lab i YC0987 5 x
Psychology YC0950 3 x
Digital Marketing YC0982 3 x
Elective courses
French 1 YC0964 3 x
Français Débutant 1 YE0441 3 x
Spanish 1 YC0371 3 x
Survival Dutch YR0118 3 x
Dutch A1 YR0639 3
International Playground YC1005 3 x
International Professional Skills YC1161 3 x
Essentials for Business Performance YC1134 3 x
General courses Spring
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Urban Experience Week YC1128 3 x
Regional and City Marketing YC0721 3 x
Mobile and Social Media Storytelling YC0858 3 x
Media Frameworks YC1244 3 x
Web Design YC1012 3 x
Media Production Practices YC1129 3 x
Conceptual Thinking YC1110 3 x
Advanced Experience Lab YC1013 6 x
Retail Communication YC1011 3 x
Elective courses
Latin American Business Topics (Business department) YB0636 3 x
North-American Business Topics (Business Department) YB1315 3 x
Film and Media Genres YC1052 3 x
Media Analysis YC0474 3 x
Ethics in New Media and Technology YC1056 3 x
Essentials for Business Performance YC1134 3 x
Public Speaking YC1130 3 x
Innovation & Inclusive Communication YC0951 3 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.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
General courses Autumn
Ethics in New Media and Technology YC0983 3 x
Copywriting YC0988 3 x
Media Strategy i YC0981 3 x
Communication Theory i YC0980 6 x
Globalisation and International Marketing YC0946 3 x
Digital Lab i YC0987 5 x
Psychology YC0950 3 x
Digital Marketing YC0982 3 x
Elective courses
French 1 YC0964 3 x
Français Débutant 1 YE0441 3 x
Spanish 1 YC0371 3 x
Survival Dutch YR0118 3 x
Dutch A1 YR0639 3
International Playground YC1005 3 x
International Professional Skills YC1161 3 x
Essentials for Business Performance YC1134 3 x
General courses Spring
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Urban Experience Week YC1128 3 x
Regional and City Marketing YC0721 3 x
Mobile and Social Media Storytelling YC0858 3 x
Media Frameworks YC1244 3 x
Web Design YC1012 3 x
Media Production Practices YC1129 3 x
Conceptual Thinking YC1110 3 x
Advanced Experience Lab YC1013 6 x
Retail Communication YC1011 3 x
Elective courses
Latin American Business Topics (Business department) YB0636 3 x
North-American Business Topics (Business Department) YB1315 3 x
Film and Media Genres YC1052 3 x
Media Analysis YC0474 3 x
Ethics in New Media and Technology YC1056 3 x
Essentials for Business Performance YC1134 3 x
Public Speaking YC1130 3 x
Innovation & Inclusive Communication YC0951 3 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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