Strategic Intercultural Communication

Strategic Intercultural Communication

In an increasingly globalized world the knowledge of languages and awareness of cultural environment have gained utmost importance. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is the place where, in addition to learning languages and finer aspect of various cultures, you will also become and expert in intercultural communication, linguistic cultural analysis, public relations and a lot more.

Briefly about the program

DEGREE OBTAINED: Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication

Professional Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication


QUALIFICATION: Strategic Communication Manager


DURATION OF STUDIES: 1* or 2** years


*1 year:

For students with a professional bachelor's degree and / or a fifth level professional qualification in the field of study: Language and culture studies, mother tongue studies and language programs

 

**2 years:

For students with an academic bachelor's degree in a field of study: Language and culture studies, mother tongue studies and language programs, or an academic or professional degree in another field of study


FORM OF STUDIES: Full-time attendance


LANGUAGE- English, Latvian


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, weighted average mark obtained in bachelor's studies, proof of English language proficiency (B2 / C1) or examination


STATE FUNDED PLACES*: HERE


FEE PAYING STUDY PLACES:


STUDY FEE: HERE


*State-funded study places are open to all citizens of the Republic of Latvia, EU, EEA and Schengen area countries.

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Job opportunities

Graduates can work in positions in strategic communications in companies of various industries and in public administration.

1st year

  • Courses

    For the 1 year programme:

    • Theories and Models of Intercultural Communiation
    • Innovation and Technology Management in Intrcultural Communication
    • Corpus Analysis of Media Language
    • Strategic Human Resources Management
    • Linguistic Cultural Analysis
    • Role of Translation
    • Organizaton of Research

    For the 2 year programme:

    • Social Media Communication
    • Intercultural Aspects of Marketing
    • Digital Culture Management
    • Preparation and Implementation of Projects for Intercultural Communication
    • Record Keeping and Basics of Corporate Finance Management in Intercultural Communication
    • Crisis Communication in Intercultural Context
    •  Business English
    • Business Russian
    • Business Ethics and Culture
    • Susstainability of Society in Terms of Intercultural Communication


  • Internship

    For the 1 year prgramme:

    Students have an internship on the first semester of their studies


    For the 2 year programme:

    Students have their internship on the second semester of their studies

  • Thesis

    1 year programme students work on their thesis and submit them by the end of the year

2nd year

  • Courses

    • Theories and Models of Intercultural Communiation
    • Innovation and Technology Management in Intrcultural Communication
    • Corpus Analysis of Media Language
    • Strategic Human Resources Management
    • Linguistic Cultural Analysis
    • Role of Translation
    • Organizaton of Research

  • Internship

    Students have an internship on their 3rd semester of studies

  • Thesis

    Students work on their thesis and submit them by the end of the second year

Type and form of study implementation


Studies take place in person, but lecture materials are also available digitally, giving students the opportunity to easily adapt to the pace of studies. During two years, students strengthen their theoretical knowledge, as well as improve their skills and test what they have learned in a real work environment - in practice. The session takes place twice a year - in January and June.

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