Master in Branding Strategy and Identity

Key Data

  • Start: May 26th 2025.
  • End: March 30th 2026.
  • ECTS Credits: 60.
  • Certificate: Master's degree issued by Elisava and University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC).
  • Methodology: Online.
  • Language: Spanish.
  • Director: Xesco Serrano.
  • Limited seats.

Presentation

Master in Branding Strategy and Identity: creating and managing valuable brands

Let’s ask ourselves a first question: what is a brand? It is not a logo, it is not an advertising design, it is not a corporate color and it is not an original and creative website. It is much more. In fact, it is what the public thinks of it. This is why, branding and brand communication studios offer the necessary perspective to carry out transgressive projects to define the true essence of a brand.

If we think about some relevant advertising slogans, such as Nike’s Just do it, Apple’s Think different or Nokia’s Connecting people (yes, Nokia), we will see that behind each campaign there are designers looking after the image, copywriters searching for the right words, media planners, business strategists, etc. All this and more is what is known as BRANDING.

In this context, companies are looking for professionals to create and manage brands in rapidly changing environments.

The Online Master in Branding Strategy and Identity will help you build valuable brands, develop them, create accelerated experiences with them and establish an emotional relationship with the public.

Branding and brand communication studies are developed in a theoretical and practical way so that you learn about all the disciplines of modern branding: graphic identity, conventional advertising, digital identity, social networks, etc.

Objectives

With the Master in Branding Strategy and Identity you will achieve:

  • Understand the importance of branding today and the trends that are shaping its future.
  • Develop a coherent and innovative branding strategy that reinforces and differentiates the brand.
  • Research the market and changing consumer needs to identify opportunities.
  • Understand brand architecture models to structure the brand identity and position it in the market.
  • Design a complete, versatile and coherent visual and verbal identity that is consistent with the brand's personality and values and that is differential and unique.
  • Master liquid branding to create a consistent brand experience that connects emotionally with the audience.

Contents

  • Branding in marketing and communication.
  • Branding strategies.
  • Brand Management.
  • Brand architecture.
  • Research, audiences, trends and market.
  • Conceptualisation and creative strategy.
  • Creation of verbal identity.
  • Creation of the visual identity.
  • Brand guidelines and Brand book.
  • Brand experience and branding liquid.
  • Final Master's Project.

Additional resources

In addition to the specific contents of the Master in Branding Strategy, you will enjoy a series of advantages designed to enhance your learning and connect with the creative community:

  • Annual Adobe Creative Cloud© licence included, so you can explore and create without limits with the best tools in the sector.
  • One year’s access to Elisava Alumni Bold, a community made up of students and alumni of the school.
  • Two free creative pills, focused on tools and methodologies related to the world of creation and design.cápsulas diseño

Students’ projects

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Rebranding PANS&COMPANY
Rebranding PANS&COMPANY
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Pans & Company
Ana González and Victoria Garós
Pans & Company
Ana González and Victoria Garós

Rebranding of Pans & Company where tradition is mixed with modernity to reach a wider public and providing a touch of roots while connecting with the new times.

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Gratia by Meliá_2
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Gratia by Meliá
Rocío Prieto and Sara Marín
Gratia by Meliá
Rocío Prieto and Sara Marín

Design and development of a branding and communication strategy for the Gran Meliá brand with the aim of creating a differential experience that reaches a wider audience.

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DONEM, Banc de Sang
Gonzalo Amigo y Nataliia Bryzhata
DONEM, Banc de Sang
Gonzalo Amigo y Nataliia Bryzhata

Communication strategy for the blood and tissue bank based on transparency, honesty, humanity, and professionalism.

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Kobo
Laura Ballesteros, Núria Miret y Paula Calleja
Kobo
Laura Ballesteros, Núria Miret y Paula Calleja

New Stradivarius clothing brand is focused on children, which is presented as the rebellious child who from an early age makes clear the differences with their parents and wants to experiment freely.

Who it is aimed at

The Master in Branding Strategy and Identity is designed for professionals and students in the world of creativity, advertising, marketing and communication, who are looking to specialize and update their knowledge of the best practices and trends in branding and visual identity. This program is ideal for:

  • Communication managers who want to promote branding as a tool for business growth.
  • Advertising and design professionals who wish to specialize in branding.
  • Creatives and graphic designers who want to add strategic and communication aspects to their specialization.
  • Digital communication professionals who want to turn the brand into an element of value.
  • Branding, communication and advertising professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of brand management and strategic direction.

Career opportunities

Once you have completed your branding and brand strategy studies you will be prepared to work as:

  • Brand Manager.
  • Brand Strategist.
  • Head of marketing and communication.
  • Communication and brand management specialist.
  • Brand identity manager.
  • Brand consultant.
  • Brand Executive.

SHIFTER's Experience

Ivet-Olalla-alumni-shifta

“I would like to highlight the people from other parts of the world that I met and with whom I shared experiences, anecdotes and different points of view.”

Ivet Olalla

Mentor

Master in Branding and Brand Communication

Marco-Sanchez-alumni-shifta

“It is a pleasure to be able to work with experienced and reputable teachers who are always willing to help both professionally and personally.”

Marco Sánchez

Alumni

Master in Branding and Brand Communication

Francisco-Isla-estudiante-shifta

“The forums are a space for sharing experiences, views and references that always add great collective input to the process.”

Francisco Isla

Alumni

Master in Branding and Brand Communication

Alessandra-Canessa-estudiar-shifta

“The experience in this master’s course gave me the tools to continue building meaningful brands.”

Alessandra Canessa

Mentor

Master in Branding and Brand Communication

Eloi-Tres-experiencia-shifter

“The Master’s in Branding has allowed me to combine work and training comfortably. Above all, it has given me confidence in my ideas and has opened up new ways of approaching my projects.”

Eloi Tres

Alumni

Master in Branding and Brand Communication

Methodology

  • Our methodology is 100% online, providing the flexibility to combine training with the rest of your professional and personal responsibilities.
  • Methodological model supported by the rigor of Elisava and the University of Vic - Central de Catalunya.
  • Methodology based on Learning by Doing with the realization of real projects.
  • Flexible model that combines synchronous and asynchronous training.
  • Weekly live videoconferences with teachers between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (CET).
  • Recording of live sessions to view them later.
  • Personalized monitoring and tutoring by a specialized team.

Admission process

The entry requirements for the Master's Degree in Branding Strategy and Identity are as follows:

  • University degree in a creative discipline. Other relevant degrees are also possible.
  • If you do not have a university degree, it is possible to gain access on the basis of professional experience that can be accredited.
  • Good reading comprehension in English (recommended).
  • Computer and good internet connection.
  • Be an efficient, planned and autonomous learner.

Methods of payment and financing

From SHIFTA, we offer you the following forms of financing so that the economic aspect is not an impediment.

Single payment
If you pay for the master’s degree in cash, you will receive a 5% discount on the final price.

Own financing
We offer you the possibility of financing the master’s or postgraduate course in up to 10 monthly installments at no financial cost (0% TAE).

External financing
If you want a larger number of installments, we have an agreement with Nemuru, the external financing platform, which allows you to extend the installments up to 18 months. (Option subject to the approval of the financial institution itself after studying the relevant documentation). You will be able to access them once your admission to the program has been notified.

Bonus for companies
You can finance your training thanks to the bonuses offered by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE) and the Tripartite Foundation to companies to train their workers. In this case, we have the support of an external consultancy specialized in this process.

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