Public & Corporate Affairs

University
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
City, country
Mechelen, Belgium
Duration
3 years
Specialties
Communication Sciences
Price
1181.00 EUR
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Bachelor
Study start
Winter intake start date
2026-09-14
2027-02-01
Deadline
Winter intake deadline
2026-06-28
2026-11-25
About
Carrer
This Public and Corporate Affairs program is a Specialisation track of the English Bachelor's Degree International Communication and Media
Lead public opinion from the frontline
  • Cap off the final year of your International Communication and Media degree with this specialization track.
  • Are you excited by the power of media? Want to learn how to influence global opinion, build trust, and inspire millions?
  • Develop your talent for storytelling and use it as a powerful and influential tool during group work, project-based labs and international business cases.
  • Develop your instincts and learn how to combine strategy and content to create a lasting impact.
  • Become fully prepared for an inspiring international career in sports, music or fashion PR, public affairs, crisis communication, lobbying, and more.
  • Get practical experience in workshops on graphic design, video editing, web content, and more.
  • Take on real-life projects during your international internship.
  • Start this flexible 6-semester programme either in February or September.

In practice

Take your studies beyond the horizon with an internship either abroad or within an international organisation, institution or agency. Choose between a wide range of internship positions both in Belgium and across the globe.

For Public & Corporate Affairs majors, your internship will run from February to June, with the option of adding a Summer Internship after your first or second year.

Go international

First phase: Participate in international conferences, fairs and communication projects.

Second phase: Spend a semester at one of our European partner colleges via our exchange programme or choose the Minor programme "Minor Urban Marketing & Immersive Experiences" at Thomas More.

A day in the life of an ICM-student

Third phase: Complete an internship abroad with opportunities on every continent from Europe and Asia to the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Or join an international company or agency here in Belgium.

  • Communication officer
  • Communication manager
  • Corporate communication advisor
  • Internal communication manager
  • Coordinator press relations
  • Social media consultant
  • Facilitator and intercultural consultant
  • International public relations officer
  • Global diversity manager
  • Spokesperson