Program Overview

Accelerated B.S. in Web Design to M.S. in Digital Communication

The College of Business and Technology at Wilmington University offers an accelerated program for students to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and a Master of Science in Digital Communication.

Program Overview

Students in the B.S. Web Design degree program have the option to complete five graduate Digital Communication core courses as part of their undergraduate degree program. This Dual-Credit Advantage allows students to complete both degrees by earning 120 credits (105 undergraduate credits and 15 graduate credits). Students taking this option can enroll in graduate courses at an undergraduate rate.

Dual-Credit Advantage Accelerated Option

The five graduate core courses required for Digital Communication are:

• COM 6100 Emerging Tech and Comm
• COM 6250 Digital Content and Visual Data - or - MCM 6104 Strategic Communication
• COM 6600 Crisis Communication and Risk
• MCM 6101 Communication Writing
• MCM 6102 Legal and Ethical Issues

These courses count as five undergraduate CoT elective courses towards the undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Dual-Credit Advantage, students must:

1. Complete at least 60 credits towards the B.S. Web Design degree
2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25
3. Meet with an academic advisor to submit an Accelerated Option Intent (AOI) form upon completion of at least 30 credits
4. Receive a recommendation from the Program Chair

Students are not eligible to register for graduate-level courses until they have completed at least 60 credits towards their Web Design degree and have an approved AOI form.

Important Note

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the Academic Year. If a student entered this degree program before the Fall 2024 semester, they should refer to the academic catalog for the year they began their degree program.