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Bonn Studierende IMS Master Studiengang

International Media Studies

Media Management. Journalism. Development Cooperation.

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Application 12.10.2022

Neuer IMS Studiengang 2022

Curriculum 12.10.2022

DW Akademie, International Media Studies, Oscar Schlenker, Alumni

Alumni 12.10.2022

FAQ Fragezeichen Ausrufezeichen

FAQ 08.10.2019

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DW Akademie und IMS International Media Studies

Academic capacity building – Building bridges of knowledge and understanding

Four researchers from partner universities in Bangladesh, Tunisia, Uganda and Ukraine recently visited DW Akademie in Bonn.

International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

Putting theory into practice

DW Akademie’s four-semester International Media Studies program, together with Bonn University and the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, is supplemented by media practice weeks. This time, students were able to select a workshop from among several options, from mobile journalism to journalistic writing or going live – including a behind-the-scenes look at the control room.
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

The art of going live

Ever feel the adrenaline rush just before you go live? To overcome it, said trainer and DW correspondent Thomas Sparrow, you had to practice, and that’s what the students did, in part in front of the camera. Tips they were given? “Presentation skills included us taking proper pauses and using the right tone and body language,” said IMS student Vaishali Sehgal.
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

Social media: Storytelling on Instagram

Vertical videos are the future, said DW social media journalist Rachel Baig, and explained how the algorithm works. “The training,” said student Pawida Charoenmuang, “gave us a safe space to sharpen our creativity and journalistic skills, and to utilize the platform which will be the future of journalism.” The reels they produced were a lot of fun.
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

‘The Practice Weekly’: Practical skills at their best

How do you write a journalistic report? How do you plan an interview? Students honed their skills and went on to produce a newspaper. “It was wonderful,” said IMS student Shirley Owenga. “I gained practical knowledge about topics we had covered in the first semester, and the trainer’s feedback on our written piece really helped us improve our skills.”
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

Journalism in war and conflict situations: Identifying threats and personal vulnerability

Workshop aspects included what it is like to work in a hostile environment, how to interpret propaganda material, and how to interview people in conflict zones. “Sometimes stories lead journalists to traumatic embedment. But now,” said IMS student Shafaat Ullah, “I know how to keep a distance between the story and myself, and when to take a break and breathe.”
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

Interaction: Public Relations (PR)

Press statements, press conferences, how to plan them, and the basics of conflict communication management: that was the focus of the PR workshop. “I learned about public relations and corporate communication at the level of multinational companies,” said IMS student Dwi Nicken Tari, “and it was very interesting to hear a case study, especially on how to handle crisis situations.”
International Media Studies: Media practice weeks

Students happy with the media practice weeks

Participants had picked a workshop according to their interests. These students took part in the environmental journalism workshop, which included attending a United Nations press conference in Bonn. At the end of this highly productive weeks, students from each workshop shared their experiences, presented what they have learned and showcased a sample of their work.

Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten im IMS-Masterstudiengang der DW Akademie

What’s next for the IMS scholars?

IMS scholarship recipients will be completing the Master's Degree in their home countries for the first time since the program started.

Kooperationspartner des International Media Studies Studiengangs der DW Akademie - Meeting

Cooperations

In 2020, the DW Akademie launched their Capacity Building Initiative, connecting the graduate program in International Media Studies (IMS) with universities across the globe.

Contact

International Media Studies: Registrar’s office, Ira Fröhlich and Irene Najjemba

Registrar's office

Mon - Fri | 9 am - 4 pm (UTC+1)

E: ims@dw.com

T:+ 49.228.429-2892

Current students

MEET THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA STUDIES CLASS OF 2022

Aabhas Mohanty, India

I want to enrich my past experiences of working in theatre, films, and radio by broadening my horizon at DW Akademie amidst the teachers and students from diverse settings. My desire to sculpt ideas using the medium of film and writing motivates me to delve deeper into the understanding of the very soul that drives the media to be the harbinger.
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Anas Ahmed, Pakistan

The media, government and elite are entwined in mutual self-interest in my region. I started journalism to highlight marginalized communities and societal odds. My aim as a national and international reporter is bringing untold stories from the masses to the masses. The IMS is not just a degree, it’s a combinational of media development, research and learning with experts in a diverse environment.
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Auleria Gabriel Palali, Tanzania

As a passionate journalist, IMS is a unique opportunity to expand my media knowledge from an international perspective. I have always been interested in raising the voices of women and children, especially in peripheral areas that face Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other challenges. l hope this experience will help me gain a broad understanding of how to respond to these phenomena in my country.
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Bao Ngoc Anh Tran, Vietnam

Studying media is like watching a movie in which you cannot skip forward. You can never exactly predict the upcoming events, but rather stay prepared, open-minded and flexible. Joining the IMS, as a journalism graduate, means a precious opportunity for me to diversify my experience, widen my knowledge, and expect the unexpected.
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Carolina Judith Medina Guzmán, Colombia

From oral tradition to Oscar-winning films, my life has been surrounded by stories that have given me the most meaningful learnings. They have motivated me and others to make big changes in our society. I came to the IMS program to combine my seven years of professional experience in media and my fascination with storytelling as a change agent for the development of humankind.
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Chayan Acharya, India

While searching for media related courses, this IMS degree attracted me because it provides an opportunity to learn about an international media institution's inner operation and structure as well as a foreign language and culture. My interests apart from media are legal and administrative studies, sustainable development goals, recycling, music, folklores and cinema.
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Dagim Terefe Gesese, Ethiopia

I am a multiple award-winning environmental journalist and communication strategist with extensive professional experience in TV, radio, and online media. Today journalists are highly exposed to misleading digital waste. In order to overcome this obstacle and be more accurate, updated international media literacy is key. That is where my motivation to join the IMS program arises from.
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Deborah Watter, Germany

Talking to people, learning new things, writing – that's my thing. My love for communication has accompanied me throughout my entire life; from internships in local editorial offices to studying media sciences, and my traineeship in public relations. And now I'm here! What I appreciate about DW is its diversity. It inspires me to contribute to more diversity in the future.
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Diana Halabi, Syria

I chose this program because I felt it was going to give me the hands-on experience I need to take a step forward in my career, and because it is international, I am able to get to know cultures from all over the world and learn from them.
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Dil Afrose Jahan, Bangladesh

As a woman raised in a conservative middle-class Muslim family in Bangladesh, I have always aimed to tell unique stories. Throughout my journey as a staff reporter to becoming the first female fact-checker in my country, my works have won international awards that made an impact on society. The IMS will prepare me for my highly ambitious future career as an international media manager.
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Dwi Nicken Tari, Indonesia

Being a journalist in Indonesia for the last 4 years, I realized that adaptability is the main key in every phase of transformation, including in the media industry. Through IMS Program, I want to take a closer look at subjects such as media management, media convergence, and media in the digital era as well as having constructive discussions in a very diverse environment.
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Ebere Linda Ayoka, Nigeria

My diverse background – from studying mass communication to becoming a customer service executive, then switching to ICT and marketing – has broadened my horizon. Taking up new challenges has positioned me to be and do more. DW has given me the once in a lifetime opportunity to see and experience the world in one room while learning from lecturers with journalistic experience.
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Ece Çelik Nefs, Turkey

I have been working as a reporter for major newspapers in Turkey for about 10 years. I joined the DW Akademie IMS master program because I want to learn about international journalism. I want to meet people working in the field of media in different countries and improve myself.
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Efemena Mapholomi, Nigeria

I am passionate about giving a voice to people who cannot speak for themselves. I am empathetic to their needs and feelings. The IMS program is teaching me to become a media professional by enhancing my journalistic skills and widening my horizon in an international context. It will help me in the pursuit of my dreams to make a difference in the lives of many, especially in Africa.
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Gustavo da Silva Barbosa, Brazil

My experience as a professional in the fields of Media and Communications includes working for a magazine, a publishing house, an advertising company and the leading Think Tank in Latin America. I am very passionate and enthusiastic about culture, arts, media convergence, journalism, research and content creation. My main goal with the IMS program is to improve my academic and journalistic skills.
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Hertha Beckmann, Jamaica

I have been a broadcast manager for the last seven years and spent my entire adult life in media and television. The landscape of media is rapidly changing, therefore, staying abreast of changes and learning about new trends is the only way to stay ahead. I believe that being an IMS student will empower my career development and give me the framework to utilize my full potential.
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Hin-Yan Li, Hong Kong

It has been my age-long dream to become a good media storyteller to motivate people with great ideas. With a background in animation, I worked as a versatile producer across multiple disciplines in Hong Kong. I joined the IMS program with a desire to explore media diversity and meet multicultural elites. Indeed, the DW Akademie offers an ideal learning environment and keeps me inspired every day.
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Justice Kofi Bimpeh, Ghana

I have worked as a journalist with a focus on sanitation, poverty, disability, climate change, and plastic waste. The IMS program gives me the unique opportunity to better understand the art and science of communication. The in-depth theoretical and practical sessions have provided the best learning platform for me as a journalist.
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Ly Nguyen, Vietnam

Information is king, and knowledge is power. The media holds the greatest power of informing people, shaping public opinion, and even changing their beliefs. After two and a half years of working in an advertising and media agency in Vietnam, there is still a very broad field of media that I have not been able to explore, which I believe I will with the IMS program.
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Mariam Ragab Mohamad, Egypt

As an Egyptian Communication professional, I believe that – like many women and girls in Egypt and the world – I have an interesting story to tell. I consider myself privileged to be working in media and getting a better education. Therefore, through the IMS program and storytelling, I aim to help other women and girls tell their stories and raise their voices.
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Mariana Gálvez Vasquéz, Peru

Shamanic rituals, Andean music and brain museums are just a few of my favorite topics I've covered as a journalist. I come with a background in television and education, and I am also an aspiring writer. I applied to the IMS to become an all-rounder international journalist and, as the youngest of the group, I am grateful to be surrounded by such a diverse and multicultural cohort.
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Marina da Rocha Felix, Brazil

I am a journalist with a master’s in Digital Marketing and Latin American studies. For the past five years, I have worked as a news writer in the healthcare sector and as a PR executive in corporate communications. I seek to further my career as a reporter and content creator. The IMS program will allow me to broaden my international experience and cultural background.
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Md Kamruzzaman, Bangladesh

We live in the age of "fake news". This program will give me the chance to do something good with my experience in journalism. This IMS course will provide me with the opportunity to not only learn from experts but also help me to see how I can serve the world better in the face of crises such as climate change, misinformation and disinformation, political polarization and many more.
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Omofuoma Agharite, Nigeria

My professional experience so far has helped me realize that my varying interests – dance, photography, speaking, geology, and media – pointed me in one direction: storytelling. Being taught at an organization I consider foremost in innovative storytelling is exciting. The icing on the cake is the very diverse classroom which will broaden my view and influence the quality of my storytelling.
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Pawida Charoenmuang, Thailand

After workingin advertising and public relations, Inrealized that my professional trajectory is much higher. The IMS program allows me to see the bigger picture while introducing me to countless possibilities in the dynamic world of information. The diverse learning environment with individuals who share similar experiences from different parts of the world, is a unique advantage.
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Phoebe Lee, Malaysia

Since my adventure in Japan as a cultural youth ambassador, I found interest in international relations and communication. As a pragmatic person, I realized the importance of further education in the job market. My objectives are to gain life-long practical and academic skills with a leader in the media industry (DW), and to learn from other media professions from around the world.
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Rike Nieuwenhuis, Germany

We are living in a world where differences are becoming more intense. Therefore, information, communication and mutual understanding are more important than ever. I have worked in different areas of the German media industry but never had the chance to see it from a non-native speaker’s perspective. I am proud to be part of the IMS because it allows me to see my home in a different light.
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Sana Saleem, Pakistan

The opportunity to study in culturally rich, diverse, and historical Germany excited me. The IMS promises to fortify my future aspirations by giving me excellent academic exposure and a platform to be a dynamic agent of social, cultural and educational transformation. This experience will undoubtedly be aiding me in my goal of making education accessible to all girls of Baluchistan.
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Sevgi Yağmur Bulut, Turkey

I worked as an editor and journalist at national and international media corporations. I’m passionate about gender equality and how media provides space for empowerment. The IMS program offers insight into the management and organizational dimensions of media as well as its relationship with politics, science, and society. I believe the multicultural atmosphere will be inspiring and enlightening.
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Shafaat Ullah, Bangladesh

Studying at DW Akademie is a big opportunity for my academic and professional life. I hope the diverse environment and blended academic curriculum of the IMS program will prepare me for a challenging career and further academic research in the media and communication sector.
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Sherif Ibrahim, Egypt

IMS is an opportunity to develop my skills and to strength my understanding of the media field. The media covers every aspect of human life. Therefore, the IMS will offer me the opportunity to explore those aspects of human life. The program will enable me to serve and support voiceless people with real problems. DW offers some of the greatest rewards in the media environment.
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Shirley Owenga, Kenya

The IMS program and the unique international space it provides is an opportunity to deepen my content-related skills in communication and media in development. I also hope to refine my prowess as a multilingual and multi-cultural communicator and storyteller to continue championing facts and amplifying the voices of the voiceless in society – locally and globally.
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Thanapatr Srisuppachiya, Thailand

As a co-producer and script writer, I gained experienced in television program production for one year. After that, I switched to the localization industry, where I worked for three years. I am now interested in international media. I want to know how globalization will drive our future.
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Vaishali Sehgal, India

I completed my Bachelors in English Literature at Delhi University. I then co-founded and managed TheExtraClass App – an online learning platform for more than 14 million students. I am here to learn and absorb everything I can from the enriching experience in Germany and the academically rich and resourceful faculty at DW.
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Yonca Altun, Turkey

I have worked as a business editor for the past three years. I evaluated the policies and practices of companies within the sustainability framework. I want to focus on environmental journalism in my future career. I believe that the multicultural environment of the IMS program and observing Germany's sustainability policies closely will be greatly beneficial for me to reach my career goals.

Accreditation

The Master's Program has been accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Program (AQAS).

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