Communication design amalgamates a diverse array of tools and skills for message design, creation and delivery. Specialists in this field use their expertise in consumer behavior and motivation, copywriting, ad direction, media channel selection, public relations and advertising to help manage a firm’s image, brands and campaigns.

Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.