An education designed for an interconnected world
Universidad ORT Uruguay its commitment to internationalization through its Bachelor’s Degree in Global Communication, a program that prepares students to develop communication strategies in diverse cultural settings and manage organizational processes with a global reach.
Pursuing this degree opens the door to transformative academic experiences, broadening your professional and personal horizons at internationally recognized institutions.
The program trains communicators to be aware of cultural differences and the impact of communication in bridging diverse realities.
With an understanding of the need to adapt messages to different societies and cultures, graduates will be able to work in multinational companies or international organizations, leading the development and implementation of internal and external communication plans.
Professionals equipped to lead in any culture
The Bachelor's Degree in Global Communication prepares students to develop and manage strategic communication plans for organizations around the world and for locally based institutions with global connections, equipping them with an innovative vision and the flexibility to operate effectively in diverse contexts.
Graduates with a degree in global communications management can work in companies and organizations of any size, whether local or international, public or private.
With strategic, creative, and ethical vision, they will be prepared to lead internal teams, manage institutional relationships, and design sustainable strategies in competitive environments.
An international academic year as part of the curriculum
The program includes a mandatory year of study at universities abroad with which Universidad ORT Uruguay academic cooperation agreements related to the professional track.
This experience allows students to expand their education within an intercultural immersion setting, understand the role of culture in managing communication processes, and strengthen their command of English to facilitate communication on an international level.
Students may choose from a list of universities recommended by ORT where to spend their study abroad year.
Among the benefits of the International Year are:
- Expanding training in an intercultural context.
- Understanding the value of mediation in a global context.
- Strengthening the exchange of ideas in intercultural communication.
- Preparation to work in different cultures through enriching personal experiences.
Career opportunities in a globalized market
What careers might future graduates pursue?
- Director or Manager of Global Communications.
- Director or manager of internal/external communications at international organizations.
- Director of Communications or manager at international cooperation organizations.
- Director of Institutional Relations.
- Institutional Communications Advisor.
- Press Officer.
- Director of International Public Relations.
- Manager in the creative and cultural industries.
- Manager or Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development.
- Speechwriter for international organizations.
- Content producer for the business and institutional sectors.
These professionals will lead communication initiatives aimed at building strategic relationships between individuals and organizations from different cultures.
Their decisions will affect the internal climate, the institution’s reputation, its relationship with governments, and its ability to attract and retain talent.
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What is Global Communication?
Global communication involves the ability to build strategic relationships and manage communication processes across any cultural context, using a variety of formats: mass media, new media, written communication, oral communication, and face-to-face communication.
It encompasses strategies that enable the development of relationships among actors who are geographically or culturally dispersed, both within international companies and in local organizations with international ties.
It is also a key discipline in international relations within diplomatic and political circles, as social dialogue and relationship-building are fundamental components.
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Program Learning Outcomes
The program aims to:
- Develop the skills needed to understand the cultural, social, economic, and technological context in which organizations operate.
- Recognize the impact of different cultures on communication strategies.
- Develop analytical skills to identify and map actors in internal and external spheres.
- Master content production languages and formats for business and institutional settings.
- Understand key factors in crisis management in local and international contexts.
- Develop mediation and negotiation skills.
Learn more about the Bachelor's Degree in Global Communication