About the course
The art of communication is the core of innovation. We take pride in graduating exemplary communicators and engaged citizens who contribute meaningfully to their professions and exert lasting impact on their communities, locally and globally. The B.S. program in Communication, Media, and Design (CMD) prepares graduates to communicate creatively across diverse multimedia and multicultural contexts. The program is geared toward students interested in literature, strategic and creative writing, media and communication studies, and graphic, interactive, and mixed-reality design. The curriculum is designed to train versatile and professional communicators across a range of media literacies, genres, and formats. Graduates of this program bring important skills to the job market. In today?s networked world, strategic communication, media literacies, and design thinking foster excellence, innovation, and social change. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
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Spring (January), 2024 |
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Fall (August), 2024 |
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Spring (January), 2025 |
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Fall (August), 2025 |
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Spring (January), 2026 |
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How to apply
Entry requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Official copies of all academic transcripts from secondary schools, with English translations. TOEFL is required for all non-native English speakers, and Rensselaer expects a minimum TOEFL score of at least 88 iBT, or 570 PBT. An IELTS score of at least 7.0
English language requirements
7.0
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0
Application deadline:
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Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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