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Master of Science in Corporate Communication

Master the strategic cross-cutting management and communication competences required in dynamic modern markets.

Best for:Best for graduates seeking advanced expertise in strategic corporate communication, reputation management, and cross-functional business leadership.

Università della Svizzera italiana · Lugano, Switzerland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Corporate CommunicationStrategic ManagementReputation ManagementStakeholder EngagementBusiness Models
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Application deadline is 30 June 2026. Application deadline for candidates who need a visa is 30 April 2026.
Funding
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2 years (120 ECTS)
Start date
Fall semester
Location
Lugano
Switzerland

Overview

The Master of Science in Corporate Communication at Università della Svizzera italiana equips students with a strategic, multi-stakeholder approach to organisational communication grounded in sound management principles. Offered jointly through the Faculty of Communication Sciences and the Faculty of Economics in Lugano, the curriculum integrates traditional lectures with interactive teaching methods such as case studies, role-playing, business games, and collaborative projects. Students learn to cultivate and protect organisational reputation, navigate platform-based business models, and manage stakeholder relationships across diverse corporate environments. The programme prepares graduates for professional careers in corporate communication, consulting agencies, and communication-intensive management roles like human resources, sustainability, and marketing.

Corporate CommunicationMaster ProgrammeManagementReputationStakeholder EngagementUSI Lugano

What you'll do

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational reputation and identity
  • Participate in case history discussions, role-playing exercises, and interactive business simulations
  • Collaborate on individual and group projects addressing real-world corporate communication challenges
  • Complete 120 ECTS credits encompassing coursework and practical training components

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Foundational knowledge in management or communication sciences
  • Analytical and decision-making capabilities
  • Capacity for collaborative group work and interactive problem solving
Nice to have
Prior academic or professional exposure to marketing, public relations, or business administrationExperience with agile project environments or platform-based business concepts
Eligibility
  • Meet general university admission standards for Master's degree programmes

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-06-30

Submit your application through the official online portal provided by the university. Candidates requiring a visa must submit their materials by the early deadline of April 30, 2026, while all other applicants have until June 30, 2026.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
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Faculty of Communication Sciences; Faculty of Economics
Università della Svizzera italiana
Switzerland
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