Testimonials:

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Media Studies, Kathmandu University, Nepal
MA: Public Administration, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Worked as: Communications Coordinator

I have chosen DCLead because:
This is an extremely unique course that has collaborated with communicators and technologists to discuss on contemporary global issues of digitised world and prepare them to be leaders in the very competitive sector. The program’s values and objectives exactly matches with my interests given my prior experiences in the field of media, development and policies. I am confident the course will teach me the ways to actively and meaningfully participate in the development and policymaking process through the power of digital communication and contribute to social change with creative and innovative approaches. Also, sharing classroom with diverse people from around the world with different walks of life has obviously a lot to offer.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BSc: (Hons.) Social Sciences (Major in Political Science and Minor in Media Studies)
Worked as: Journalist, Editor and Project Coordinator (Simorgh)

I have chosen DCLead because:
There are vast lacunae in the field of digital communication in my home country. As a journalist in the 21st century, it is imperative to usher media houses of developing countries to the new age, with more methods of communication and information dissemination. I started this process back at home, but much more was needed for the media houses of Pakistan to even think of competing with international trends and practices. DC Lead will help me understand the structure of digital communication in the world at large, and look towards helping implement policies that ensure the improvement of communication across the world, while looking to prevent large corporations from taking advantage of the average user with little to no information about how the entire system works.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Media and Culture Studies, University of Amsterdam
Worked as: Social Media strategist, Online specialist

I have chosen DCLead because:
Exceptional professors and a small group of students, a great recipe for a fantastic masters program. Moreover, DCLead gives me the opportunity to study in (at least) two mighty cities. What not to love? After meeting our partners during the Summer School, I was impressed. What a wide range of options in the 4th semester! It is a great honor to be selected as a DCLead student. So far, it has been incredible to study with the great minds from all over the world.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Science, Ateneo de Manila University
Worked as: Data Design Lead at Thinking Machines and Freelance Design Consultant

I have chosen DCLead because:
There is no other programme that combines so many technological and social science disciplines and at the same time exposing me to a lot of cultural interaction and learning. I believe that this will help me in my career path to becoming a Chief Design Officer of a creative technology company solving the world’s most difficult problems.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Worked as: Creative Technologist for Bit Studio

I have chosen DCLead because:
Digital Communication Leadership programme would enrich my abilities and experiences for my prospective career. Focusing on innovation and digital management would enable me to broaden my horizons. This master programme fulfil my ambition on user experience design and creative innovation which can be used for presenting information in many aspects.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Science Engineering – Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
Worked as: Software Engineer, Product Designer, Engineering Mentor

I have chosen DCLead because:
As we continue to understand technology, businesses and media, it becomes increasingly evident that it is necessary to have more holistic perspectives to address today’s challenges. I chose DCLead because it brings all these topics together to form leaders from different backgrounds and cultures who can think critically to build a better future.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Communication and Public Relations, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

I have chosen DCLead because:
The main advantage of the field of Digital Communication for me is its wide specialization possibilities. It encompasses and intertwines with diverse areas, starting from Sociology and Culture Studies and ending with IT and technology. Therefore, it allows you to gain a wider perspective on communication science in general, and then choose the sector that attracts you the most. An important reason for choosing this specific program is its focus on the socio-cultural aspects of new media and the international perspective upon policy and innovation. In my opinion, globalization and multiculturalism are some of the central features of today’s society, therefore being important factors in communication processes. DCLead’s emphasis on the European context and cross-cultural exchanges is an important advantage, and I expect that the international learning environment and cooperation with culturally diverse teams will complement the learning perspective with practical experience.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Science from Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
Worked as: Software Engineer

I have chosen DCLead because:
While working as a Software Engineer, I went through different practical experiences including the problems with the leadership that lacks digital communication skills and practices and leads to big failures. Moreover, for the innovative ideas that needed to be developed, required knowledge, information, experience and networking that DCLead provides through its courses related to digital technologies, management and research opportunity. Therefore, I considered this programme to be most important before taking an effective and impressive initiative.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Social Communication – Journalism, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Worked as: Journalist at the non-governmental organization (NGO) Pictures Atelier – Communication and Education, that works to promote the human rights of children, adolescents and young people.

I have chosen DCLead because:
I believe digital communication changes the whole scenario for news spreading and for everyday life, and DCLead offers the opportunity to study all the aspects of these changes. The fact that DCLead offers an interdisciplinary and international point of view about this field that is constantly evolving — not just because we get to study in foreign universities, with renowned professors and and specialists, but because we are able to deal with students from all over the world, with their different experiences —  make the programme a great opportunity to improve the theoretical and practical knowledge. It enables the students to share doubts, experiences, to come up with ideas and work together in projects about questions that affect specific places or even the world.