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Media and Communication – (B.A.)
International University in Geneva
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| Application Deadline: | February 1; July 2 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 26,400 - | ||
| Location: | Geneva / Switzerland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, April, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of International University in Geneva
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication (BA-MC) is designed for high school graduates interested in pursuing careers in media and communication.
KEY BENEFITS OF THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION
- Learning in a dynamic environment in Switzerland with a multicultural student body and faculty from academia and the media industry
- Exploring media and communication trends and issues with the latest media tools and concepts
- Exposure to the role of media and communication in the for-profits and non-for-profits environments
- Gaining an overview of the main communication theories combined with practical negotiation and communication skills for the modern international workplace.
Contents
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication program covers all key aspects of media and communication: new media, multimedia, communication theory, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, image management, issues and crisis management, advertising and marketing. The BA-MC is comprised of 43 courses taken over 3 years on a full time basis. The academic curriculum includes visits to major international companies in Geneva.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a secondary education at an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. All applicants should demonstrate that they havethe maturity and personal skills to cope with university level education.
We hope the information provided on this site helps you to prepare your application.
Admission requirements:
Students applying to the IUG undergraduate programs must provide the following:
- A completed application form with an essay (200 to 300 words on one of the following topics:
- Describe your biggest achievement in any aspect of your life and the reasons for this success.
- Select a current issue of national or international importance which you think will have an impact on society. Explain why. - A certified copy of a secondary school diploma in English
- Certified High School transcripts in English for the last 3 years
- A minimum score of 80 (Internet based test) or 213 (computer based test) on the TOEFL test or another equivalent English proficiency test (IELTS or CEA from Cambridge). To submit the TOEFL test score to the International University in Geneva (IUG), please enter IUG's institutional code number (0130) when you take the test.
- Two passport size photos
- A Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- A copy of the student’s passport
- A non-refundable application fee payable in Swiss Francs CHF 150.- / Euros €120.-, or US Dollars USD 140.-
- A recommendation letter from a guidance counselor or school official (principal or teacher) in English
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
The International University in Geneva is accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ACBSP is the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence. ACBSP is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The International University in Geneva is accredited by The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education(IACBE), a premier professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. The IACBE exists to promote, develop, and recognize excellence in business education.
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