Languages for Communication in International Enterprises and Organizations

The Master’s Degree in Languages for Communication in International Enterprises and Organizations is a two-year, English-taught programme offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Modena. It provides 120 CFU and focuses on advanced language skills, intercultural communication, international business, digital communication, and global legal and economic frameworks.

Students study two foreign languages—chosen from English, French, German, and Spanish—and develop advanced abilities in professional communication, specialised translation, and intercultural interaction. The curriculum also includes Italian as a foreign language.

Alongside language training, the programme covers:

• International economics and economic development.

• Internationalisation strategies.

• Marketing and digital communication.

• Comparative business law and international commercial law.

• European and international law.

• Digital humanities and digital communication.

• Institutional communication and digital tools.

• Sustainability and human rights.

The programme prepares graduates for careers in multinational companies, international organisations, public institutions, communication agencies, export departments, translation and language services, marketing, and international business development. Students also complete a placement or other professional activity and write a final dissertation.

The Master’s Degree in Languages for Communication in International Enterprises and Organizations is a two-year, English-taught programme in Modena, worth 120 CFU. Admission is programmed and applicants must hold, or be completing, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

Applicants should normally have an academic background related to:

• Modern languages and translation.

• Linguistics and cultural studies.

• International relations.

• Communication and media.

• Economics, business, or related social sciences.

The programme requires strong language preparation because students study two foreign languages from English, French, German, and Spanish. Italian is also offered as a foreign language. The exact required level in each language should be checked in the official annual admission call

• A recognised bachelor’s degree.

• Suitable previous coursework in languages, communication, humanities, economics, or related fields.

• Adequate proficiency in English, as the programme is taught in English.

• The required level in the two selected study languages.

• Sufficient academic preparation for international economics, law, communication, and specialised translation.

• Successful completion of the programme’s admission procedure and any required selection or ranking.

• Valid passport or identity card.

• Bachelor’s degree certificate, or enrolment certificate if still studying.

• Complete academic transcript.

• Detailed description of previous courses or syllabi, if requested.

• CV.

• Proof of English-language proficiency.

• Certificates proving proficiency in the two selected foreign languages.

• Motivation letter, if required by the admission call.

• Passport-size photograph, if required.

• Application form and application-fee receipt, where applicable.

• Official translations and legalisation of foreign academic documents