The combination of iconic practice, iconic theory, and iconic research forms the profile of the MA in Digital Communication Environments.

The MIR at the Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations (GSD) offers you a rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum, which combines the study of International Relations and Diplomacy, International Law, and Political Economy.

The Master of Arts in Counseling provides a comprehensive understanding of different counseling approaches plus the practical experience in helping clients assess emotional difficulties, develop insights and make lifestyle changes. The program cultivates deeper self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills – both essential for helping others.

The Master program in International Relations suits those students who want to pursue their careers with international focus. The program gives students a handful of various tactics in such areas as international management, business development/entrepreneurship, diplomacy and foreign policy analysis. After finishing the program, students will be able to join international organizations, become a part of diplomatic services or work in private sector.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in Global Studies degree awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in International Management (MIM) degree with a specialization in Technology Management, awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council.

The Master in Italian literature and Italian civilization is offered by the Institute of Italian Studies (ISI) of the University of Italian Switzerland, USI, based in Lugano. The full-time study program comprises 120 ECTS for a usual duration of two years. It corresponds to '+2' in the Bologna system and is equivalent to the Master's Degree. An agreement signed April 4, 2011 also embodies the equivalence between the Master of Arts in "Language, literature and Italian civilization" of the University and a Master degree in "Modern Philology. Sciences literature, theater and cinema "of the University of Pavia, and therefore enables the graduates of USI Master of access to Italian public competitions.

Geared towards career changers, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and culinary enthusiasts, through this program you will acquire relevant managerial skills, develop your own food concepts, create recipe books, and develop a business plan.

Not all managers are leaders — yet the most effective managers often rise to senior leadership roles. The most advanced among them will not only drive success for their own company but influence the landscape of an entire industry. This requires a dedication to excellence, a commitment to learning and to being at the forefront of business trends. Our program will equip you with an understanding of global business practices, the capacity for innovative thinking, and the motivational skills needed not just to manage people but to rally them behind you. Our professors will help to amplify your abilities for developing solutions to complex problems and situations. You will understand how to analyze industry trends and their impact on your organization as well as to anticipate, plan, and execute organizational change.

Future journalists, whatever their future level of responsibility, must understand, master and anticipate the very rapid changes in the sector. The Academy of Journalism and Media (AJM) combines a high level of theoretical and practical training in journalism with the study of the economic, technological and media context.

This 120-credit Master’s course, offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, and Faculty of Theology and Sciences of Religions, offers an interdisciplinary approach to theoretical and methodological knowledge aimed at developing an informed and critical view of the uses of digital technologies and the discourse associated with them, alongside the IT skills appropriate for the needs of the human and social sciences. The knowledge and know-how gained during the course include a reflection on the issues of digital cultures in a disciplinary pathway.

The Master of Arts allows you to acquire knowledge and methods useful for understanding contemporary realities and apprehending the intellectual wealth produced by human beings over time. It offers a wide range of disciplines, ranging from historical sciences to theoretical approaches in human sciences, including languages ​​and literature. It thus offers you the opportunity to practice the interdisciplinarity specific to literature studies. At the end of this course, you will have acquired many useful assets in the world of work: autonomy, sense of responsibility and organization, critical thinking, aptitude for analysis, synthesis and transmission of complex information, ability to argue, mastery of written and oral expression, versatility.

Switzerland is a privileged country in terms of know-how in the field of luxury and craftsmanship. Building on this tradition, this Master of Advanced Studies is for the holders of a Bachelor or Master’s degree wishing to further their knowledge in industrial design and investigate sectors of excellence as diverse as fine watchmaking, tableware, or specific techniques using noble materials. Through collaborations with prestigious brands (some with century-old heritage) and workshops provided by designers of the international scene, students experiment with all production stages: from designing an object to its completion, via 3D rendering models or photography. They also have the benefit of brand identity analyses and conferences delivered by experts in the field, as well as tours of luxury goods manufacturers. Many projects are singled out by partner companies to be produced, exhibited, and published in the international press. After one year at ECAL, the students are able to submit a varied portfolio to the highest professional standards. Highly sought after by international agencies and world-leading companies, they also often have the opportunity to simultaneously establishing their own business. Graduates are frequently offered internship opportunities right at the end of their curriculum – often leading to steady employment. Since the beginning of 2018, students from this programme have been benefiting from a partnership with IMD Lausanne Business School, a world leader in its field; this partnership is allowing them to learn about what is at stake when launching a brand and starting a business.

Offered by the University of Zurich, an innovative institution that offers world-class graduate programs taught by leading international scholars in one of the most international cities in Europe. We invite you to make our Master program the next step in your career development.

The focus of the master's program is the qualification of students for a complex work environment, be it in the field of practice / company, placement / communication or research / innovation. Master students not only deepen and broaden their knowledge and skills, they also prepare their careers. The course of study and the own master project are correspondingly individual and project-oriented. Master theses can also be created with partners from business, science or education. The personal workstation at the ZHdK promotes a deeper professional discourse with fellow students and lecturers. A rich infrastructure of laboratories, workshops and media offers space for experiments and realization of one's own work.