MBA in Communication & Public Relations (Geneva)

100% taught in english.
The skills required for communication and public relations have been drastically redefined by changes in social and digital media. Professionals in the field are required to coordinate increasingly complex public relations campaigns now that consumers and brands are so interconnected. This program will provide students with the know-how to stay ahead of current trends and to apply the latest technologies and communication strategies.
Why Geneva?
Studying an MBA in Communication & Public Relations in Geneva allows students to benefit from proximity to the Swiss capital's remarkable concentration of outstanding intergovernmental organizations, financial institutions and the headquarters of multinational companies. It is home to the highest number of international organizations in the world, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and the Red Cross. EU students are given an insider's glimpse of the workings of these world-famous organizations and institutions during company visits and networking events.
The diverse and international community in Geneva allows students to gain a global mindset and expand their cultural awareness during their time at EU. These soft skills are essential for any future business leader's repertoire and are highly desirable traits in the international job market. Geneva's combination of tranquility, diversity and business excellence makes this city a perfect location to gain a business education.

 

Program Structure
The MBA in Communication & Public Relations (90 ECTS) is a one-year, three-term degree. Students complete five to six course modules per term which are combined with seminars, company visits, guest speaker sessions and case studies among others. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation. This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.
Year 1:

• Transformational Management & Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Marketing in a Digital World
• Data Analysis for Managers
• Negotiation
• Consulting Lab
• Crafting Your Future
• Corporate Finance
• People & Talent Management
• Global Economics
• Strategy & Decision Making
• Information Systems & Technology
• Communication for Success
• Legal Issues & Business Ethics
• Crafting Your Future
• Business Strategy Simulation
• Public Speaking & Public Communication
• Public Relations
• Organizational Communication
• Mass Media Strategy, Planning & Media Law
• Practical Applications in Public Relations

The admission process at EU Business School is clear and straightforward. Applicants must fulfil specific academic and English language requirements to be eligible for admittance into their chosen program.
Prospective students are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole. Consideration is given to the student's qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and personal experiences. EU's Admissions Services department will assist all applicants throughout the entire application process.

This program prepares students for positions in public relations, advertising, marketing and communication, among others, where they will be required to stay ahead of consumer behavior trends. Students will also:

• Explore a marketing plan as a key component of a business plan.
• Present oral and written reports based on experience.
• Discover how mutually beneficial relationships are made in business.
• Support decision-making with cost-volume-profit relationships and incremental analysis.