Master’s Program
Build a portfolio, earn a master's degree, and launch your career in advertising, branding, or marketing, through our two-year, full-time master's program.
Creativity ignited.
Welcome to the school that teaches you to be more like yourself and less like everybody else.
Join the world’s best creative problem solvers.
The Brandcenter brings different ways of thinking together to create greater outcomes.
Master’s in Art Direction
Art Directors create and curate the visual expression of a brand.
Master’s in Copywriting
Copywriters craft words to tell stories that create ultimate impact.
Master’s in Creative Brand Management
Business-, people-, and leadership-savvy, Creative Brand Managers lead client and agency teams to accomplish business objectives through creative solutions.
Master’s in Experience Design
Experience Designers use the principles of human-centered design to develop digital products and physical experiences for brands. Please note, we are no longer accepting applications for XD.
Master’s in Strategy
Strategists use their powers of curiosity about people, culture, and brands to drive strategy for advertising and brand communications.
Cannes Lions Festival Study Abroad Program
The Brandcenter Cannes Lions Festival Study Abroad Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Alumni Showcase
The work of our alumni speaks for itself.
But we’d still like to tell you about it.
Alumni ShowcaseEvery time I thought I knew what to expect from Brandcenter, it gave me something completely unexpected. And every time, it gave me exactly what I needed.
— Chrissy Boals (Art Direction, 2021)
Featured News
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Vann Graves on “Why Gen Z needs mentorship, not criticism, from managers” for Ad Age
April 18, 2025
Graves says that Gen Zers may enter the workforce green, but they’re willing to learn.
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Jennifer Ekeleme — Finding your path with vision and audacity
April 8, 2025
Jennifer Ekeleme’s (Creative Brand Management, 2011) journey through the industry hasn’t followed a straight line—and she wouldn’t have it any…
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A Winning Collaboration: Brandcenter x University of Richmond Bench Top Innovations
March 31, 2025
The unique collaboration brings gives students real experience in collaborating with clients and bringing a product to market.
Events
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Admissions: Preview Day with Recruiter Session
April 24, 2025
Join us for an informational session and get a peak behind the scenes of our annual recruiter session to see student work.
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The Coolest Job You’ve Never Heard of —Inside the Copywriting Industry with Holly Hessler
May 6, 2025
Through real-world examples and personal stories, Hessler will share how writers shape ideas, move culture, and build brands that resonate.
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