Overview

Key Facts

Located in a state-of-the-art studio in the heart of Boulder's entrepreneurial tech community, the Strategic Communication Design program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is entirely project-based. With the guidance of industry-driven instructors, our students leverage design's potential as a critical problem-solving tool in a rapidly changing world.

This human-centered program evolves students into branding design and entrepreneurial professionals through innovative, intensive and progressive learning experiences.

MSCD graduates have been appointed to leadership design positions in top companies, including Google, Apple, Uber, Saatchi and Saatchi, Twitter and Dropbox—to name just a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design for Startups

Special Topics

Experience Design

Designing for Scale

Brand Design

Advanced Brand Design

Designing the Customer Journey

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A long-form personal statement showcasing your interest in the program or your experience in the design industry.
A portfolio showcasing your creative vision and potential. Your portfolio should be uploaded as a PDF alongside your application and should demonstrate your genuine passion for art or design. Your portfolio can demonstrate creativity in any media—basic design, photography, ceramics, painting, digital media, etc.
One letter of recommendation from professionals or professors. Personal recommendations will not be accepted.
Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended.
A nonrefundable application fee of $60 ($80 for international students)
International students must also demonstrate English proficiency with an acceptable TOEFL (75), IELTS (6.0) or Duolingo (120) score.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24948 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24948 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10200 USD / year

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Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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