L'Ecole de la Communication de Sciences Po
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The Sciences Po School of Communication , created in September 2007, aims to meet a variety of needs in the communication and media fields:
- By seeking to evenly balance the attainment of theoretical and practical knowledge
- By securing a place for communication in the sciences (social sciences, exact sciences, and technology), as well as in the business and professional arenas (where creativity and innovation are harnessed for economic development)
- By encouraging international and multicultural perspectives
The school is designed for students working toward careers across the communication field – in consulting firms, companies or institutions, and in traditional media and new media.
The Masters program prepares students to assume high-level hands-on roles after graduation, within companies and organizations that offer many opportunities for advancement . |
 Curriculum
The School of Communication offers:
- Professional connections : Media executives from around the world make up nearly 80 percent of the faculty.
- Cutting-edge technology : Each class incorporates digital and new media components, and the school has the use of its own multimedia classroom.
- An international learning environment : The school boasts a diverse student body, a curriculum with a global focus, and partnerships with international companies.
Students benefit from:
- Academic instruction and practical skills
- Instruction in French and English (a necessity in the field)
- Individual work and group projects
- The resources of Sciences Po
- Long-term internships with companies for second-year Masters students
Coursework includes:
- Instruction in how media and communication companies function (financial and legal aspects, marketing, management, etc.)
- Instruction in the tools and methods used by communication professionals (strategy, media and new media, opinion polls, etc.)
- Social science workshops with researchers and other communication professionals
- Additional workshops on topics such as public speaking and image analysis
The program offers students an in-depth look at the professional world, through contact with renowned figures in the field, case studies, group projects, and, most significantly, a long-term internship during the second year.
The school adheres to a decidedly international outlook. A requisite skill in the communication field, the English language figures prominently in the curriculum. Students take a trip to an English-speaking country and take professional courses in English.
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Masters degree sequence
The Masters degree program encourages students to build on the skills they develop at each step.
First year:
The first year focuses on basic concepts. Students gain a solid understanding of the socioeconomic environment that is shaping the communication field today, and the nuts and bolts of a communication career.
Second year:
In the second year, students put their knowledge into practice and prepare to enter the job market, mainly through an internship.
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Student body
The Sciences Po School of Communication seeks to educate:
- Leaders in the communication, media, and new media fields
- Multi-talented and adaptable young professionals, capable of flourishing in an international, multicultural environment
- Students prepared to take on high-level responsibilities upon graduation
The school focuses on recruiting students who are interested in the corporate world, especially in areas related to business, law, economy, and management. It welcomes candidates who are inventive, capable of leadership, and prepared for a competitive environment.
The communication field is currently undergoing a major transformation while growing more international in scope. This calls for candidates who demonstrate curiosity, flexibility, and an interest in international affairs.
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Faculty
Basic instruction is provided by academics and well-known figures in the field. The instructors enrich the program with their professional experience and wide-ranging skills, providing students with a comprehensive look at the field.
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