Mercuri graduation ceremony and European Master’s seminar in Valencia

Congratulations to our newest Mercuri graduates! At a recent Mercuri seminar in Valencia featuring the graduation of Mercuri cohort 3 students from various Mercuri Master generations and graduates gathered to strengthen and build their skills and connections. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to continue building the global community of the Mercuri Master programme, fostering intercultural collaboration, and enhancing professional development across borders.

During the seminar, students participated in interactive workshops on intercultural communication, team collaboration, and thesis development. The positive energy and great sense of dedication shared by participants are a powerful reminder of how learning can extend beyond the classroom and is driven by engagement, openness, and mutual support, making this European MA programme truly unique.

A recent alumni survey undertaken by the Mercuri consortium highlights the excellent career opportunities of this truly European Master programme specializing in marketing.  

In March 2025, the Mercuri consortium conducted a survey of the first three cohorts to learn more about the professional lives of the graduates. Here are some key insights shared by the Mercuri consortium:

• 82% are employed (Note: a few are also currently pursuing a PhD). 85% of those positions are permanent. Graduates mainly work in France, Poland, Germany and Spain, but also in Belgium, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and in Switzerland.
• Selection of job positions: Marketing specialists, brand manager or assistant brand manager, country manager or junior market manager, CRM manager or CRM specialist, e-commerce specialist, customer success manager, social media manager, business development manager, account manager, AI consultant for example.
• Selection of institutions/companies they work for: Birkenstock, Dassault Systèmes, Fairphone B.V., Groupon LLC, Hamburg Internet Shops Group, Key to Markets; Leboncoin, Les Lunes – GmbH, Luding, Nextory, Planète Mer, Rejuvenum, Reply, Schneider Electric, Sourcefabric, Uber Technologies, Unilever or Way to Go for example.
• 85% consider that that their job is in line with their Mercuri degree.
• And 96% believe that their Mercuri profile helped in finding their jobs.

“The experiences of the Mercuri programme have taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and face the challenges that come with leaving home to live, study, and now work full time." 

"This inevitably helped me now that I am part of an extremely international team of people who see the world in different ways yet can come together to ensure the best product and experience for our clientele. A personal highlight of mine was being able to gain a plethora of connections and new friends that I am still in contact with to this day. Without the programme I may not be where I am now, experiencing new people and challenges every day while growing personally and professionally.”

“I am currently working as an e-commerce specialist at Fairphone, a position that I could not have achieved without my Mercuri experience."

“Mercuri also gave me amazing friends and connections in Europe, teaching me important lessons on networking and on living on my own. The highlight of the programme was the amazing time I spent with my classmates and all the memories we made together.”

"Seeking a new direction in my career path and a broader perspective on the world, the Mercuri programme came to me at the right time as a precious chance. Embracing it, I immersed myself in diverse cultural experiences, countries, and people—something I had never had the chance to do when I was in Vietnam."

"Furthermore, the flexible curriculum, closely aligned with current global events, not only expanded my knowledge but also provided me with a more comprehensive and insightful perspective on these issues. Thanks to this I could exceed the requirements and excel in my position as a bilingual English-Vietnamese generative AI annotator, applying my cross-cultural competency in politics, culture, and society, along with my language skills, to contribute to AI training data for clients. Although this field is not directly related to the Mercuri’s major, it has greatly benefited from what I learned in the programme."

“Through projects and simulations, I managed to apply the knowledge acquired in courses to propose efficient brand strategies and marketing campaigns. Additionally, I learnt different theories which will help me during my next professional opportunities. My internship allowed me to hone my skills CRM and gain transferable skills that are in high demand on the job market today. I also met many incredible people from different backgrounds with inspiring aspirations.”

“The programme provided me with invaluable experiences, allowing me to improve my intercultural communication skills and to grow in various aspects. During my studies, I had the opportunity to work on an engaging project, secure an internship, and successfully transition into a role as a performance marketing specialist at the same company”.

Students who are interested in joining this truly European MA programme with a focus on marketing and customer relations offered by four different universities in four different countries (University of Economics in Kattowice, University of Bergamo, Italy, TH Aschaffenburg, Germany and CEU Cardenal University in Valencia, Spain) can apply now! Overa a two-year period, successful candidates spend one semester at each of the participating universities and earn four different degrees. Each month until July the academic coordinating team from each participating university will host a dedicated webinar to inform you about the study programme. 

For more information on this European Master programme and the next round of webinars here: https://mastermercuri.eu/. Prof. Dr. Alexandra Angress is the Mercuri programme coordinator and contact at TH Aschaffenburg.