Master of Science in Communication
Master of Science in Communication
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 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.
Proactively embrace complexity while learning to assess and navigate intricate organizational structures in the service of your broader communication goals.
Discover how to lead collaboratively through experiential curriculum that focuses on decision-making, networking, and diverse group management.
Learn to critically analyze and deliver elegant messages — appropriate to your audience, purpose, and context — and evolve your strategic communication planning practice.
Explore the two paths to your Northwestern MSC degree, each customized to your busy schedule and executive experience.
Build a customizable curriculum that matches your individual and work-related objectives.
Access a hybrid online/on-campus pre-set curriculum designed for experienced leaders.
Over the course of the program, you’ll create a three-part cumulative deliverable that integrates academic discoveries, a skills-based project, and the design and implementation of your own personal brand.
“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
Find out what you need to apply to the MSC program. The MSC does not require a GRE or GMAT score, so it’s easy to apply at your own pace.
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
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.
