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    Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications

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    Washington, USMPSOnline2 years
    $57,816.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University is a 33-credit, 2-year, online MPS program based in Washington, US. Tuition is $57,816.

    About the program

    The program covers design management, communications, creative strategy, design leadership, digital and traditional marketing, social media, management, and branding. It includes core courses in ethical design and capstone, foundation courses in visual communications, design management and strategy, design thinking, and design leadership, plus electives.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 (original TOEFL iBT score scale) or 5 (new TOEFL iBT score scale beginning January 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Recommended score of 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University is $57,816 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University online or in-person?
    Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University take to complete?
    Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    How large is the Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University cohort?
    Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications at Georgetown University: 12 months OPT (US)