Program Overview
The Financial Communication at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to financial communication
- Accounting
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Finance or Essentials of Corporate Finance
- Corporate strategy
- Financial Communication Law (Part I): Marketing Law + Protection of Reputation
- Interpersonal Communication for Finance
- Rhetorical Strategies in Financial Disclosures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
The formal requirement for admission to the Master\'s degree in Financial Communication is a Bachelor\'s degree granted by a recognised university. Bachelor\'s degree granted by a recognized recognised university in Economics, Communication Sciences, or related disciplines.
Candidates with a Bachelor\'s degree of a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with 30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the programme, with Bachelor or Master courses according to a study program defined by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of Switzerland's 12 officially recognized public universities and the only one where the primary language of instruction is Italian. Established...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months