IE School of communication

The Master in Corporate Communication places a strong emphasis on the development and acquisition of a specific skill-set, which is of paramount importance for any career in Corporate Communication.

Throughout the program your courses will require you to participate in workshops run in our MediaLab in Segovia, a space where you will be able to research, create, edit and produce content. These workshops will encourage students to develop their own interpersonal skills and learn how to manage intangible, yet measureable assets.

By the end of the program you will have learned how to work on negotiation tactics, design protocols, conflict and crisis management, supervision and strategic control of news content and flow, and will be ready to embark on international careers in corporate communications.

IE´S School of Communication faculty is comprised of an international group of skilled instructors who are not just experts in their field. Their ability to deliver their academic expertise as well as their ample practical experience in managing relations with different media, will make your time at IE a unique learning experience.

In addition to our full-time faculty, the program features a number of international visiting scholars and professionals from top academic partners, global media conglomerates, and renowned professional and scientific associations from the field of communications.

The Master in Corporate Communication is an intensive, ten-month program divided into three periods that run from October to December, January to March and April to July. Students will be attending all course content units at our IE campus in Madrid, with a number of MediaLab sessions at our campus in Segovia.

The program comprises 4 core units and a final project which will cover the following subjects:

- Communication Universe

- The Network Society

- Knowledge Management Organization

- Communication Skills

- Final Project

IE´s Master in Corporate Communication will comprise a multi-cultural, diverse and talented group of students, capable of bringing strong momentum to the learning process.

During de program you will:

- Learn how the media, information and organizations connect together.

- Become skilled at identifying and managing stakeholders

- Gain knowledge in how to negotiate with activist groups

- Have access to the MediaLab, our state of the art radio, television, editing and digital newsroom).

- Interact with virtual communities or in person

- Learn how to influence lobbies, opinion leaders, political parties and public administration agendas.

Being part of the IE community is more than just being an alumnus; it's being a part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals, and ethical values. You will build up a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, and associations and clubs; as well as benefit from the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.

Obtaining your Master in Corporate Communication from IE is an investment in your future. Our graduates are exceptional people with exceptional skills, and are in great demand from companies, consulting firms, and communication organizations around the world. This program prepares you to embark on an careers as Communication Directors, Community Managers, Account Managers, Campaign Planners and Public mediator to name a few, in a wide range of fields both in the private and public sectors.

To be considered for admission, a candidate must have successfully completed the following prior to submission:

- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university

- One-page CV

- Two letters of recommendation

- Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)

- English language certificate (Cambridge Proficiency, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS,EOI) for non-native English speakers. Not required for those having completed an undergraduate degree in English

- Photocopy of current passport

- One passport-size photo

- Duly completed application form, including all supporting documents

- Application fee 120€ (non-refundable and payable by credit card or cash)

- Our rigorous selection process is geared towards selecting those candidates that demonstrate the highest potential. The process is divided into three steps:

- Submission of application form an documents

- Personal Interview

- Final decision

The admissions process is a rolling process and as such there is no deadline for application for a particular intake.

More on the Admissions Process in our Detailed Information

Candidates pay a non-refundable application fee of 120€ to cover administrative costs.

The tuition fees for the Master in Corporate Communication for the October 2011 intake total 19,200€, including a 1,200€ contribution to the IE Foundation.

Admission is valid for two years, allowing the successful applicant up to two years to reserve a place on an intake, thus allowing students to plan their experience. To reserve a place on the Master in Corporate Communication, intake students are required to make a deposit of 4.000€ + the contribution to the IE Foundation(1,200€)