Graduate Degrees in Advertising, Public Relations & Media Design

Advertising, Public Relations & Media Design

91视频鈥檚 Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design prepares you to be a leader in our ever-changing information society. Join a cohort of graduate students who are working to tell stories, build relationships, launch campaigns and start movements. 

One of the most innovative schools of its kind, the College of Media, Communication and Information offers an array of programs in strategic and corporate communication, design, and analytics to challenge you to think across boundaries and innovate around emerging problems.

Study with award-winning teachers. Faculty in advertising, public relations and media design have conducted ground-breaking research in an array of specialties.

Work in a space purpose-built for radical collaboration. The CMCI Studio is a collective of designers, researchers and entrepreneurs in the heart of downtown Boulder. 

Help provide insight on contemporary issues. The College of Media, Communication and Information is home to several internationally recognized centers of academic research.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Corporate Communication


Master of Arts in Corporate Communication

  • Can be completed in 19 months
  • Fully online, asynchronous courses
  • Delivered in accelerated terms
Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Strategic Communication


Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Communication

  • Can be completed in 3鈥4 years
  • Requires 30 hours of dissertation credit
  • Must pass comprehensive examinations
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Strategic Communication Design


Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Design

  • Can be completed in a year
  • Maximum of 24 students accepted each year
  • Must pass final portfolio critique before graduation
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Research Areas

  • Crisis Communication and Risk Management
  • Digital Advertising
  • Persuasion and Digital Media
  • Public Diplomacy
  • Quantitative Methodology

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At 91视频, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. 91视频 offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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