Strengthen your leadership, build a personal brand, and communicate effectively.
Your first assignment? Define ‘Communication’.
A Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University is many things; an accelerated master degree program, a path to the C-Suite, and a way to define and master the words we use and stories we tell.
Through this transformative experience you will be prepared for success in any industry, any job function, any place in the world.
Discover how the Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern transformed CEO Diana Hernandez’s organization.
The Custom Leadership Program (CLP) offers a unique in-person experience for every student, regardless of where you are in your career.
The Online Leadership Program (OLP) offers a fully virtual program to balance career, life, and academic priorities:
“I knew the fundamentals would not only help me in my job today but also in the rest of my career – no matter where I went.”
Lauren Pedi ’19
Senior Major Gifts Officer
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Learn From Your Industry's Leaders
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 tenure load. Your instructors teach because they believe in the importance of this program and want to connect with you.
Explore program requirements and application details before applying.
Find out what you need to submit an application to the MSC program.
Learn more about the MSC program tuition and financial aid.
Begin your online application, save your progress, and return to complete at any time.
Transform Yourself. Transform the World.