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MSC Program School of Communication

Create your own career path with your Master of Science in Communication.

Find your voice and advance your career with Northwestern’s MS in Communication (MSC).  Embark on a transformative program. Discover your voice. Learn to communicate persuasively. Become a collaborative leader and transform the world.

  • Learn to lead organizations and empower teams
  • Study strategic communication and digital media
  • Develop your personalized career path
  • Collaborate 1-on-1 with a career coach throughout the program
  • GRE and GMAT are not required
  • Limited scholarships available to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Northwestern University’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #6.

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Admission Requirements

Resume

Outline your professional experiences, skills and education history. Include any certificates, responsibilities or volunteer work you believe is relevant.

Academic Transcripts

Upload your unofficial transcripts if your degree is still in progress. Otherwise, your official transcript is preferred.

Essay

What are your academic interests, and why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in MSC? How has your academic and professional background prepared you for graduate study? How will MSC help you achieve your intellectual and professional goals?

References

Submit the names and contact details of two individuals who will recommend you to the program, and the MSC will contact them with a form to complete. 

Why Choose the Northwestern Master of Science in Communication

Advance your career — and discover new opportunities.

Professional Development Practicum

Participate in workshops taught by subject matter experts to support your career goals.

Concentrations

Stand out in today's job market by earning a concentration along with your degree.

Electives

Choose from over 20 electives to customize your student journey and personalize your experience.

1 Year

Complete your MS in Communication in under 12 months and advance your career in real-time.

“Knowing my ideas and opinons are grounded in theory and research gives me the confidence to voice them more strongly. Post-MSC program, I feel capable of taking on higher level leadership roles, and recruiters are reaching out weekly asking me to interview for these types of positions.”

Kristin Tobias

Director of Social Media at College Board
2022 MS in Communication Alumni

Change Starts With You.

Reach out to get more info on Northwestern’s Master of Science in Communication Custom Leadership Program (CLP) — and take the first step towards making change, for yourself and the world.