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 or mobile content to reach larger audiences on a global scale.

The following data are based on the last USI Alumni Survey conducted by the USI Career & Alumni Service in 2022. 

 

1 year after graduation

Employed

100%

Time to job

2
(57% before or immediately after graduation)

Salary
Average/100% gross annual salary in CH

CHF 48'000.-

   

Place of work

%

Switzerland

  • Ticino
  • Other Swiss Cantons

67.7

  • 46.7
  • 20.0

Italy

13.3

Other Countries

20.0

   

Employment Industries

%

Media and Communication

34.0

Tourism and Travel

33.0

Industry

33.0

   

Employment Functions

%

Marketing and Events

83.0

Communication, PR

17.0

Source: 2022 USI Master Survey – (alumni 2021) and USI Alumni DB