Employability
The goal of the Master is to develop and train media and communication professionals, public servants and commercial entrepreneurs about the key characteristics and market conditions of modern digital media. We provide a thorough analysis of key production, distribution and marketing processes within media organizations as well as other companies in contemporary digital and social media environment.
Our students also gain specific knowledge about the digital revolution of communication technologies in a globalized context, including cultural, political-economic and social elements that are shaping new business models for all companies, media and non-media. In order to let students familiarize with the professional world, the Master offers internships at companies who operate in the media sector as well as companies require creating and distributing online mobile content to reach larger audiences on a global scale.
Employment Data
The following data are based on the last USI Alumni Survey, carried out by the USI Career&Alumni Service and the USI Alumni DB.
| 1 year after graduation | |
|---|---|
| Employed | 93.3% |
| Time to Job | 2.3 months (50% before or immediately after graduation) |
|
Salary Average/100% gross annual salary in CHF |
55,000 Chf |
| Place of Work | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Switzerland_Ticino | 57.1% |
| Italy | 14.3% |
| Other countries | 28.6% |
| Employment Industries | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Media and Communication | 50.0% |
| Education and Research | 12.5% |
| IT Technology | 12.5% |
| Non-profit | 12.5% |
| Public Administration | 12.5% |
| Employment Functions | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Marketing, Events | 16.7% |
| Communication, PR | 16.7% |
| Journalism, Editorial Services, Librarian | 16.7% |
| Teaching, Training, Academic Research | 16.7% |
| Media and Communication | 16.7% |
| E-commerce, Digital | 8.3% |
| Finance | 8.2% |
Source: 2024 USI Master Survey (alumni 2023) and USI Alumni DB