• Degree

    Master of Science

  • Format

    Part-time

  • Work experience

    > 3 years

  • Application

    Start at any moment

  • Award

    Excellent Master

    By Keuzegids 2024

Educating the next generation of communication professionals

Communication professionals need to be competent and effective when communicating externally and internally – and across cultures. You must master the needed skills to ensure management strategies are successful and achieve goals in every part of the organisation.

The part-time Executive Master in Corporate Communication (MCC) is designed to provide you with strategic, leadership and management skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of corporate communication, reputation management and related disciplines. And finally reward yourself with a master degree.

Why study corporate communication at RSM?

RSM’s Part-time Executive Master of Science in Corporate Communication is a one-of-a kind programme and has a proven track record of world class corporate communication education.

Academic foundation and practical impact

The rich curriculum blends top-notch academic theory with practical implementation frameworks, complemented with best practices form thought leaders of industry.

Design your own programme

You can choose from an extensive portfolio of elective courses and create your own tailor-made programme. This means you can build expertise in specialised communication areas and general management. 

Exceptional flexibility

Start the programme at any time, determine with which course you want to start, and set your own pace.

Do you want more information?

MCC programme at a glance by Prof. Cornelissen

The complete MCC programme in four parts

The programme consists of four building blocks. All four parts must be completed for your Master of Science in Corporate Communication degree.

The entire programme is worth 60 credits in the European Credit Transfer system (ECTS) One ECTS credit is equivalent to 28 hours of study.

You can start the programme at any time, determine with which of the courses from part I and part 2 you want to start, and set your own pace.

Part 1: Foundation of corporate communication

Starts in January or June

Part 2: Advanced elective courses

Choose 6 from a choice of 15 elective courses

Part 3: International study trip

Visit several international leading companies.

Part 4: Master thesis

Demonstrate your analytic ability and accumulated knowledge.

Take the next step in your career

Details of the MCC programme

Faculty

Masterclasses are taught by world-class academics who have contributed to the field of corporate communication throughout their careers. They are from RSM and other top business schools around the world. You will also learn from business practitioners from a range of organisations who share their experience and practical knowledge, and from your peers who have diverse problem-solving approaches and stories.

Prof. Joep Cornelissen

Joep Cornelissen is Academic Director of the MCC programme and Professor of Corporate Communication & Management at RSM.

Prof. Paul Argenti

Paul Argenti is a world-renowned Professor of Corporate Communication at the Tuck School of Business, based in the USA.

Prof. Jean-Philippe Bonardi

Jean-Philippe Bonardi is a Professor of Strategic Management at HEC Lausanne. His research has been published in international research outlets and presented in many universities over the world. 

Prof. Jaap Boonstra

Jaap Boonstra is a professor of Organisational Dynamics at Esade Business School in Barcelona (Spain). He published several books and more than two hundred articles on technological and organisational innovation and management of organisational change.

To see the full overview of faculty and visiting business practitioners/professors involved in this programme, click the link below.

Alumni

Graduates of this part-time Executive Master in Corporate Communication operate at an international level, working around the world. They occupy a range of positions in a variety of sectors, represent different nationalities, and form a strong network of alumni.

The flexible format of the programme allows you to build your own network quickly and effectively. After graduation, you automatically become a member of RSM's alumni community; your network will span continents, generations and industries. In this way, all RSM graduates benefit from the school's global network of more than 45,000 alumni. 

Next to the all year round RSM alumni events, the MCC alumni and the MCC programme management also organise networking events and workshops frequently. Follow the RSM Corporate Communication Centre LinkedIn company page for the latest update. 

Testimonials

The international focus of this programme broadens your perspectives and network. The knowledge learned in each masterclass can be directly applied in the daily business of managing and marketing your organisation, which makes this master programme a great investment.

- Milou Halbesma

The MSc in Corporate Communication offers the perfect combination of theory and practice, and the part-time format allows you to be the master of your agenda. I use what I have learned during the programme in my work in various ways.

Petra Sommer

The MSc in Corporate Communication at RSM does not only provide academic learnings, but also has immediate practical value. The programme can be combined with a career, and it offers a great variety of subjects

Bart van Leeuwen

RSM alumni network

After you graduate, you join a global network of more than 40,000 talented professionals in more than 80 countries, with connections to hundreds of prominent employers worldwide. The RSM alumni office offers graduates from all programmes a wide range of services, learning opportunities and networking events so you can grow your skillset, meet new people, rekindle old friendships, or brush up on your industry knowledge.

Career impact

Our graduates can move into more senior roles, take on more responsibility, or switch career paths. They work in all kinds of sectors and industries, in both commercial and non-commercial organisations.

Many reasons to apply for an Executive Master's Degree by students

Student explaining why to apply for an Executive Master's degree

Admissions & application

The master programme brings together a diverse group of accomplished, driven and open-minded professionals from Europe and beyond. Participants work in various communication positions – often in a managerial capacity – in governmental institutions, commercial companies, NGOs and consultancies. This diversity adds tremendous value to the programme and short courses through the exchange of best practices and the formation of friendships that last well beyond graduation.

Admission requirements for the master:

  • A minimum of three years of work experience in corporate communication, reputation management or related fields
  • A bachelor degree or higher
  • A strong command of the English language

Not sure if this Msc. Programme in corporate communication is the right programme for you? We'll happily review your CV and recommend the best programme for your development needs. Contact us today.

Application

You can apply for the part-time Executive Master in Corporate Communication or the individual courses through the application form.

If you would like to receive an information package or have specific questions, please contact us: 
Tel: +31 10 408 2851
E-mail: ccc@rsm.nl

Tuition fee

The part-time Executive Master in Corporate Communication is a modular programme. Participants can pay per module or for the entire cycle. The total programme fee is €33,700 in 2024.

If you register now for the complete programme you will receive a 10 per cent discount on the tuition fee. Find out more in our General Terms and Conditions, at the section Terms of payment.

The detailed fees:

 Programme structure2024
Part IWinter foundation course in corporate communication
Summer foundation course in corporate communication**
€   3.950,-
€   5.550,-
Part IISix Advanced elective courses / stand-alone courses
(3.400 euro for each elective course)
€  20.400,-
Part IIIInternational study trip (including accommodation)€   5.550,-
Part IVThesis supervision€   3.750,-
 Admission fee*€       50,-

* A non-refundable admission fee of €50 will be added to the first invoice for all new admissions.
** If you follow the summer foundation course, the total fee will be €35.300 in 2024.

Fees are subject to change. More information about tuition discounts, cancellation policy scholarships and tax return are available here.

FAQs

18 months minimum to complete the whole programme. 
It depends on your personal schedule & tempo.

We have found that providing a concentrated period of time to purely focus on your studies is more efficient in development and learning than holding class for one day per week. 

Three days of presence for each elective course

Yes, nearly all of our students are working full-time while following the programme. 

Yes, you can take one or more elective courses with no obligation to follow the complete master programme. It is also possible to apply for the master programme after having taken an elective course separately first.

The Part-time MScCC Programme is designed for communication professionals, involved in corporate communication, reputation management, PR and related disciplines.

We aim at a class size of approximately 25 participants. We believe it is very important to keep the size of our classes limited. 

Yes, this is an executive master programme, therefore participants are required to have a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

No, there are no scholarships available for students on the MCC programme.

In very rare circumstances the Study Board may grant a dispensation. Please contact our staff to learn more about this. 

Master of Science in Corporate Communication (MScCC) 

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The MCC programme in short

This RSM’s part-time executive master of science degree programme in corporate communication has many benefits for professionals and organisations:

  • Strong combination

    of academic rigour and real-world experiences

  • Modular design

    You can choose from various specialised electives and create your own tailor-made programme leading to the MSc degree

  • Exceptional flexibility

    You can start at any time and follow the programme at your own pace

  • Proven career impact

    during the programme and after graduation

  • Lifelong access

    to an extensive community of professional peers worldwide

  • Learn and develop

    at one of Europe’s leading business schools.