The master’s in strategic communication design is tailored to meet the needs of curious designers looking to gain both breadth and depth in the industry, and prepare them for the challenges of leadership roles. 

This degree’s unique value comes from an emphasis on applied learning and practical skills, instruction from industry-active faculty, speaking and networking opportunities featuring leaders in the field, and a cohort of peers who will both challenge and support you in the program and beyond. The program features a capstone experience where you’ll put your skills and connections to work on a real-world project, ensuring you graduate with a professional-quality portfolio. 

The charts below summarize the program’s curriculum. You can review the most up-to-date curriculum summary at CU Boulder’s university catalog.

“The faculty had real-world clients that kept them up to date with the latest and greatest in UX, design and technology. That’s such a differentiator for this program.

Jacquelyn Walo (MStratComm’21)
Lead UX researcher, ETS; UX designer and senior researcher, Matic Digital