Master of Science in Communication
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Master of Science in Communication
Advance your career and enhance your leadership skills.
The Northwestern MSC degree program is a doorway. Those who choose to open it find the skills to transform into valued and effective leaders.
In your MSC program, you’ll learn to integrate communication theory with practical application and gain the skills essential for an immediate competitive advantage in the workplace.
Hear from two of our graduates on the transformative nature of the Northwestern MSC program.
Your studies center on three fundamental 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.
Earn your degree your way.
Explore the two paths to your Northwestern MSC degree, each customized to your busy schedule and executive experience.
Your opportunity to define who you are - and what you've become - during the MSC program.
Over the course of the program, you’ll create a three-part cumulative deliverable. Your Capstone will serve as a collection of work you can be proud of, including brand collateral that defines you as a person, a professional, and a Northwestern MSC graduate.
“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.
