Program Overview
The International Marketing Degree in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations at CIELS prepares future professionals to manage communication, branding and business development in international markets.
The programme combines business management knowledge with advanced communication skills, helping students understand how companies build relationships with customers, stakeholders and global audiences. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students develop expertise in public relations, global communication, digital marketing and international business strategies.
Graduates gain the practical and strategic competencies required to succeed in today’s interconnected business environment.
Why Choose an International Marketing Degree?
International companies need professionals who can communicate effectively across cultures, markets and languages. This degree provides the skills needed to create impactful communication strategies and manage brand reputation worldwide.
Students learn how to:
- Develop international marketing strategies
- Plan and execute public relations campaigns
- Manage corporate communication across different markets
- Create digital content for global audiences
- Analyse consumer behaviour and market trends
- Build strong brand identities internationally
- Use SEO, social media and storytelling to drive business growth
International Business Communication for Global Markets
A strong foundation in international business communication is at the core of the programme. Students explore how organisations communicate with customers, partners and institutions across different countries and cultural contexts.
The curriculum integrates business communication with practical applications, enabling students to understand:
- Cross-cultural communication dynamics
- International branding strategies
- Corporate reputation management
- Global stakeholder engagement
- Communication ethics and corporate responsibility
This approach prepares graduates to operate confidently in multinational organisations and international agencies.
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Public relations plays a crucial role in building trust and visibility for organisations. Students develop professional skills in media relations, corporate communication and reputation management.
Key learning areas include:
Public Relations Strategy
Students learn how to:
- Design communication plans
- Manage media relationships
- Build corporate reputation
- Coordinate communication during organisational change
International Public Relations
The programme explores the challenges and opportunities of managing communication across international markets, helping students understand how cultural differences influence public perception and stakeholder engagement.
Digital Marketing, SEO and Social Media Management
Modern communication requires a strong digital focus. The degree includes practical workshops and applied learning experiences in:
- Social Media Management
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Content Marketing
- Storytelling and Brand Narrative
- Digital Advertising
- Online Reputation Management
- Market Research and Consumer Insights
Students work on real-world projects and develop skills aligned with current industry needs. According to the CIELS study plan, the programme includes dedicated laboratories in social media marketing, reputation management, storytelling, content creation and SEO specialization.
Brand Management and Consumer Engagement
Successful brands connect with audiences through consistent messaging and meaningful experiences.
Students learn how to:
- Position brands in competitive markets
- Develop customer-centric communication strategies
- Create integrated marketing campaigns
- Measure communication performance
- Increase customer engagement and loyalty
These competencies are increasingly important for companies operating in global and multilingual environments.
Practical Learning Experience
CIELS combines academic learning with practical training.
Students participate in workshops focused on:
- Social Media Marketing and Marketing Planning
- Storytelling and Content Strategy
- SEO and Digital Visibility
- Graphic Design for Web and Social Platforms
- Market Research and Consumer Behaviour
The programme is designed to bridge theory and professional practice, helping students build a portfolio of skills valued by employers. The official study plan includes courses in Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Advertising Languages and New Media, Social Influencer Marketing, International Economics, Web Marketing and Digital Transformation.
International Environment and Language Skills
A distinctive feature of CIELS is the integration of international communication with advanced language training. Students study English as a compulsory language and can choose additional foreign languages to strengthen their global professional profile. The institution offers multilingual training combined with specialised professional pathways from the first year of study.
Attendance Options
The programme can be attended at one of the designated CIELS campuses or through Smart Studying, a flexible learning mode that allows students to follow academic activities remotely while benefiting from the same high-quality educational experience. This option enables students to choose the attendance format that best suits their personal, professional, and geographical needs.
The study plans, including laboratory activities, may be subject to updates, from year to year, in relation to the teaching autonomy provided for pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/2004 and subsequent decrees.
The study plans presented here refer to first-year students in the 2025/2026 academic year.
| PRIMO ANNO | ||
|---|---|---|
| INSEGNAMENTO | SSD | CREDITI |
Intelligenza artificiale applicata alle strategie di comunicazione
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione Inglese 1
Lingua 1
Storia, Cultura e Attualità dei Paesi Anglofoni 1
Writing Skills, Essay and Communication
Analisi Contrastiva e Avviamento alla Traduzione
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ANGL-01/C | 15 |
Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione Seconda Lingua 1
Lingua 1
Storia, Cultura e Attualità dei Paesi Seconda Lingua 1
Post-editing, Revisione e Analisi Testuale
Analisi Contrastiva e Avviamento alla Traduzione
1 Per le lingue arabo, russo e cinese, al 1° anno di studio non è previsto l’insegnamento di Post-editing, Revisione e Analisi Testuale |
SPAN-01/C GERM-01/C FRAN-01/B SLAV-01/A STAA-01/L ASIA-01/F |
15 |
Relazioni Pubbliche e Comunicazione d’Impresa
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
Elementi di Diritto Commerciale
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GIUR-02/A | 6 |
Linguaggi Pubblicitari e Nuovi Media
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
Social Influencer Marketing e Ricerche di Mercato
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ECON-07/A | 6 |
| TOTALE CREDITI PRIMO ANNO | 60 | |
| SECONDO ANNO | ||
|---|---|---|
| INSEGNAMENTO | SSD | CREDITI |
Linguistica Italiana
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LIFI-01/A | 6 |
Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione Inglese 2
Lingua 2
Storia, Cultura e Attualità dei Paesi Anglofoni 2
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Passiva 2
|
ANGL-01/C | 15 |
Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione Seconda Lingua 2
Lingua 2
Storia, Cultura e Attualità dei Paesi Seconda Lingua 2
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Passiva 2
|
SPAN-01/C GERM- 01/C FRAN-01/B SLAV-01/A STAA-01/L ASIA-01/F |
15 |
Economia Internazionale per lo Sviluppo e l’Internazionalizzazione d’Impresa
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ECON- 01/A |
6 |
Web Marketing, Digital Transformation of Business e DATA Analysis
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ECON-07/A | 6 |
LABORATORIO: Social Media Marketing, Marketing Plan e Gestione Reputazionale
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
LABORATORIO: Storytelling, Content e SEO Specialist
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
| TOTALE CREDITI SECONDO ANNO | 60 | |
| TERZO ANNO | ||
|---|---|---|
| INSEGNAMENTO | SSD | CREDITI |
Neuromarketing e Strategie di Vendita
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GSPS-06/A | 9 |
LABORATORIO: Graphic Design for Web and Social
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GSPS-06/A | 6 |
Mediazione Linguistica Inglese 3
Lingua 3
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Attiva 3
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Passiva 3
Interpretazione Dialogica 3
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ANGL-01/C | 15 |
Mediazione Linguistica Seconda Lingua 3
Lingua 3
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Attiva 3
Esercitazioni di Traduzione Passiva 3
Interpretazione Dialogica 3
|
SPAN-01/C GERM-01/C FRAN-01/B SLAV-01/A STAA-01/L ASIA-01/F |
15 |
| Tirocinio Formativo | – | 6 |
Abilità informatiche e machine learning
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– | 3 |
| Prova Finale | – | 6 |
| TOTALE CREDITI TERZO ANNO | 60 | |
| TOTALE CREDITI | 180 | |