Communication Degrees Online

According to the rules of the Bologna-Process the 4-semester study programme is a consecutive course directed preferably towards graduates of the Media department. It builds on the interdisciplinary study done in line with the „Mittweida Model“. It has also been conceived for graduates of comparable training programmes from other universities. The graduates of the Masters programme will be qualified to engage in responsible tasks and to take up executive positions in the private and public communications sectors.

The programme is characterized by both research work and practice-oriented work. The programme is taught by the University’s own staff and by qualified scientists from other universities, as well as by experienced experts from the communications industry.

Through compulsory and elective media classes the graduate acquires in-depth subject and methods knowledge. The course of study allows students to concentrate on selected subject-areas of information and communication sciences and to gain individual competencies in design and development.

Individual courses of study within the Masters programme also provide specific research proficiency needed by the student when completing to development tasks, or for further education in a doctorate programme.

The specific objectives of the First-level Degree Course in Communication Sciences, which falls within Class n. 14, Communication, are:
possess basic skills and specific ability in communication sectors and be able to perform professional tasks with particular reference to
cultural industry apparatus;
understand how to use new communication and information technology for communication tasks and public relations with institutions
and organisations, industry and companies;
possess specific knowledge of operational policy regarding communication and information, from an institutional point of view and in
relation to internationalisation and globalisation processes.
have working knowledge (both speaking and writing) of two foreign languages (at least one must be European) for the exchange of
general information, as well as improving general knowledge and linguistic abilities in order to communicate more efficiently in Italian;
- possess the basic skills necessary for the planning of services and contents for the cultural industry and for info-telematic systems.

The specific objectives of the Second-level Degree Course in Public and International Communication Sciences, which falls within Class
67/S, Social and institutional communication studies, are
- acquire methodological skills suitable for the realization of communication products and promotional campaigns for institutes,
organisations and public and private companies, with particular emphasis on innovation;
- acquire methodological skills suitable for the management of communication flows in public companies and structures of complex
organisations;
- be able to perform executive, organisational and management duties on different levels within the public administration structures and
complex organisations;
- understand how to use new communication technology for the communicative management of public administration, private and public
organisations and the services sector;
- be able to speak and write at least one European language fluently, apart from Italian, with reference to set texts.

The course comprises:
in-depth study towards the acquisition of knowledge of the various fields of communication and information science, as well as the
application of research methods into institutional communication and the dynamics of organisational management;
laboratory work (primary not supplementary);
external activities (training, workshops, placements with public and private companies within the EU) and study residentials with both
Italian and foreign universities, as well as with scientifically highly-qualified laboratories.

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Deepening the knowledge issues related to communication in its various nuances.

RECIPIENTS
In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 17th of the Decree-Law No 74/2006 of 24 March, can apply for access to the course of study leading to the degree of master:
a) Holders of the licenciado degree or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred higher following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State acceding to this process;
c) Holders of a degree higher than abroad that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the licenciado degree by the statutorily competent scientific body of the institution of higher education which wish to be admitted;
d) holders of a school curriculum, scientific or professional, that is recognized as attesting the capacity to achieve this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the institution of higher education which wish to be admitted.

Note: As provided for in paragraph 3 of Article 17 of Decree-Law above “The recognition referred to in b) d) of paragraph 1 has the effect only access to the course of study leading to the degree of master and not gives the holder the equivalence to the licenciado degree or the degree of recognition. “

Functions:
- News (press, radio, television and Internet), advertising, communication advice (advice of the press, public relations, marketing, advertising), production and performance audiovisual and multimedia; guionismo.

Employers:
- Enterprises of media (press, radio, television, Internet), television and video production, multimedia production, the state bodies (ministries and departments of state, local authorities, public institutes, etc.). Enterprises and offices of communication; advertising agencies , business in general (for Department of Communication).

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The course of 1 cycle in Communication Sciences (formerly Master of Social Communication) was established in 1991 and has been a pioneer in the degree of training of communication Portuguese. Since then, this cohesive group of teachers and students has been building an enviable reputation and heritage of which became visible in some nominations: Best Country Course in Communication (CNAV, 2005), Best National Research Center (FCT, 2004) and Excellent employment rate (96%, AAUM, 2004).

The Plan of Studies for three years and includes the following areas of expertise: Information and Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations and Audiovisual and Multimedia. The career opportunities are varied: journalist, producer of informational content, creative director, director of communication, a press aide, image manager, events producer, director, scriptwriter, manager of multimedia products, 3G animator, designer of games, among other .

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A degree in Communication Sciences graduates seeking training with some preparation work for the areas below, and prepare students for the next grade, which encompasses several types of training. The areas are licensed to provide and the professional fields that to develop:

1st Journalism: Journalism, communication in business, advertising and marketing activities, teaching of communication.

2nd gear, Mediation and Performance: a) design, programming and management of cultural and artistic activities in: Libraries, Museums, Foundations, Cultural Centers, portfolios of Culture of local authorities, other institutions or public and private bodies, b) Mediation between the activities, products, actors and artistic or cultural events and public programs, proposing or responding to requests from: Ministry of Culture and its Regional Offices, Portuguese Institute of Books and Libraries, Houses of Culture, Tourism Regions , Business Culture, Enterprises Shows c) establishment of professional relationships inside, under the formal protocols, in: Institute of Cinema, Audiovisual and Multimedia, the Portuguese Institute of the Arts and the show, the Portuguese Institute for Youth and its Regional Offices, Center for IEFP of Vocational Training, Vocational Training Center Management Participation in the Area of Craft (CEARTE).

3rd Public Relations and Advertising – in companies large and medium-size, taking care of them both internal communication and external communication, both the offices, or by independent agencies, advertising.

4th Office of Administration, Secretariat, Attention to the following areas: internal and external communication of companies and organizations, planning and diagnosis of strategic communication and crisis; consulting for small and medium enterprises; Office of press, from public institutions or private; Communication Management in Public Administration at central, local and various institutes and institutions.