Mission
To become a center for the generation and dissemination of knowledge, linking teaching, research and extension activities in line with the demands of contemporary society and the world of work, respecting diversity and cultivating solidarity, inclusion, human values and ethics. PPGCOM-UNIP aims to train qualified citizens who are able to contribute to the socio-economic development of their region of influence and to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of Communication, in accordance with UNIP's institutional mission and the axes of the Postgraduate Development Plan (2018-2027).
Eyesight
To maintain an academic environment that favors the development of excellent research, committed to a critical understanding of communication processes and to the growth of the field of Communication. The Program seeks to train high-level researchers, qualified to recognize the complexity of cultural and social phenomena mediated by communication and the media, with the ability to propose original solutions to the problems investigated, contributing innovative theoretical and methodological approaches.
The program's vision also includes strengthening national and international insertion through the creation of collaborative research networks, active participation in scientific forums, publication in qualified journals and the promotion of actions linked to citizenship, social memory and inclusion, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Values
PPGCOM-UNIP adopts the following organizational values:
- Ethics in research and training;
- Inclusion and respect for diversity;
- Innovation and creativity in scientific production;
- Social responsibility and the public impact of research;
- Transparency and institutional commitment;
- Solidarity and national and international cooperation.