Master of Science in Communication
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Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Communication (MSC) program is an accelerated, career-focused degree designed to equip professionals with the communication and leadership skills needed to succeed across industries.
Emphasizing the practical application of communication theory, the MSC program prepares students to manage complexity, lead collaboratively, and communicate effectively. Offered both in person and online, the program equips students with the tools to translate theory into practice and gain a competitive edge in the workplace.
Graduates of the MSC program return to campus to discuss their experiences and how their transformation has shaped their lives.
Your studies center on core curricular learning themes.
Your classmates will be curious and driven, just like you. Together, you’ll study communication frameworks in the context of the program’s themes to learn and leverage highly sought-after skills into a distinct advantage in the workplace.
Along the way you will partner with our world-class instructors who possess extensive hands-on experience as leading academics and industry experts, building your post-graduate network.
Discover how to lead collaboratively through an experiential curriculum that focuses on decision-making, networking, and group management.
Learn to critically analyze and deliver effective messages — appropriate to your audience, purpose, and context — and evolve your strategic communication planning practice.
Build a customizable curriculum that matches your individual and work-related objectives:
MSC students experience a fully online program to balance career and academic priorities:
“I can’t underscore it enough. The Northwestern Master of Science in Communication program was truly transformative. I entered wanting to transform a team; I graduated having transformed myself.”
Lara Hamsher
Communications Manager, AES Clean Energy
Northwestern MSC Alumnus
Explore program requirements and application details before applying.
Apply at your own pace. The MSC does not require a GRE or GMAT score.
Learn more about costs and financing options available for the MSC program.
The MSC accepts applications on a rolling basis, and acceptance decisions are made once an application is received — so begin yours today.
Master of Science in Communication
World-Class Instructors Are Now In-Network
Learn from leading academics and industry experts who are experienced leaders in business, government, and non-profit foundations.
The MSC Program’s professors choose to teach these classes — it’s not in their regular course load. Your instructors teach because they believe in the importance of this program and want to connect with you.
Master of Science in Communication
Take part in the vast array of co-curricular activities, and work with the program’s support team to build your network, personal brand, and connect with new job opportunities.
Receive 1-on-1 coaching, connect with faculty and students, and access career boards and support from the MSC Career Services team.
The MSC program is so much more than attending class. Explore a vast array of seminars and sign-up for guest speaker events.
Meet the Northwestern MSC graduates and connect with your cohort in the MSC Alumni Association.
Find out how you can apply to Northwestern’s MSC Custom Leadership Program (CLP) from international locations.
Apply to the Northwestern Master of Science in Communication program today and learn the skills needed to advance your career and transform organizations wherever you go.
