Overview

Communication Design and Management at Raffles Milano focuses on visual communication, branding, strategic design and management, preparing students for creative and leadership roles.

Professional Opportunities

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work in the most creative departments of advertising agencies or private and public enterprises such as:

Content Designer: Specialist in visual and textual content creation and management.
Communication Strategist: Communication strategy planner and implementer.
Project Manager: Coordinator of design and communication projects.
Brand Manager: Manager of a brand identity and reputation.
Event Manager: Manages and coordinates events within a brand or agency

Accreditation

Upon completion, students receive a Raffles Certificate documenting their credits and learning outcomes, not recognised by MUR. They may also obtain a Raffles certificate from Raffles University. Students seeking an MUR-recognised qualification may apply to an accredited AFAM programme leading to a First Level Academic Diploma in Visual Design under Ministerial Decree No. 1216 of 31 August 2023.

Programme Structure

All Visual Design bachelor students begin with a foundation in visual language, typography, brand design, editorial design and digital communication.

Students can deepen their studies through the Communication Design and Management specialisation, combining Visual & Graphic Design with branding, communication strategy, project management and digital marketing.

The three-year programme combines theory and practice. The first year builds core skills in design and visual communication. The second explores strategic design, branding, marketing and emerging technologies through practical projects and workshops. The third focuses on individual creative identity, strategic communication and marketing projects, culminating in a final thesis and professional portfolio.

The curriculum includes Brand Design, Photography, Marketing and Prompt Design, preparing graduates for careers across communication, design and creative management.

Audience

The course is designed for young creatives interested in design, communication and visual culture, combining creative skills with strategic thinking. It suits those interested in aesthetics, visual and digital languages, marketing and brand management. Open to students from any background, no prior technical skills are required—only motivation and initiative.

Lecturers

Elena Sacco: Communication and brand strategist with experience at leading agencies including Publicis, WPP and Landor. Former IED Communication Director, she is now Director of Strategy, Business and Relations at Raffles Milano. She has also taught at Politecnico di Milano and IED and authored Brand Revolution and The Insight.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Italian

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 13 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application documents:

ID or passport
CV
Motivational letter

Portfolio (if available)
Language certificate

We will let you meet with the course leader, the scientific director or a member of the faculty. The online interview will revolve around your submitted documents and will include a language assessment, if necessary.

We will send you the Admission Certificate (upon request), Enrollment Form and Payment Details Form so that you can complete the paperwork. You will receive Enrollment Certificate (and VISA kit, if applicable) after completing the payment of the Enrollment Fee. You will also receive a payment plan for the Tuition fees.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 EUR / year

≈ 22000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22000 EUR / year

≈ 22000 EUR / year

Additional Details

First income bracket up to 30,000 euro.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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