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Northwestern University   School of Communication School of Communication Master of Science in Communication 2240 Campus Drive 2-118 Evanston, IL 60208 US   Phone: 1-847-467-2933 Fax: 1-847-467-1036   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's in Communication On Campus   MSC is a comprehensive management and leadership program that provides a broad-based foundation of principles that can successfully be applied to many professional fields.  The Program is designed for professionals from a wide variety of undergraduate majors, job functions and experience levels -- drawing emerging talent and senior level managers alike from for-profit, non-profit and government sectors. MSC is focused on communication and leadership skills that go beyond traditional management curricula to train students in the practical, real-world applications required to meet the demands of today's complex world.  The curriculum offers core courses basic to the discipline as well as focused areas of concentration related to communication technologies and strategic organizational communication. The comprehensive management and leadership principles within the curriculum include: Change Management Leading Teams Critical and Strategic Thinking How to Manage Innovation How Technology affects Communication     Accreditation Information: Northwestern University is accredited by The North Central Association.  # Of Credits Required: 9  Time To Degree: 1 academic year, 4 quarters (2 classes per quarter)    Previous Degrees An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution is required.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International Students are required to submit a TOEFL for IELTS score as part of their application. If admitted, international students are required to provide documentation that one full years' tuition ($43,476.00 for students entering in 2010) and living expenses (U.S. $14,942.00) in the amount of $58,418.00 total are available to you (either in the form of personal or family funds, financial aid, or employer support) prior to beginning the program. In addition, international students will work with the MSC program and the IO to complete either an I-20 or DS-2019 visa-eligibility document.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience   Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement International students are required to score a minimum total of 100 on the TOEFL, with a score greater than 26 on the "Speaking" section.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 43,476  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 5738  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2082  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $3963  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $33408  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable       6/1/2010 Fall 2010 Student Application Due Application Deadline The MSC application deadline for academic year 2010-2011 is June 1, 2010.   5/1/2010 Fall 2010 International Student Application Due Application Deadline The international student deadline is May 1, 2010.   1/23/2010 - 9:30 AM to 1/23/2010 - 12:30 PM Information Session/Open House   Northwestern's Evanston Campus 2240 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 United States   OverView: Please join us for an information session and open house for the MSC Program on Northwestern's Evanston Campus. The session will begin with a Q & A session with admissions staff and an alumni ambassador, then a faculty member will give a short lecture, and if you are interested you can join current students for lunch at the Allen Center. It will begin at 9:30 AM and end by 12:30 PM, with the option of lunch from 12:30 to 2 PM.   ContactName: Keely Harris ContactPhone: 847-467-2933 Type: Campus Tour   2/23/2010 - 5:30 PM to 2/23/2010 - 7:00 PM Information Session   Metropolitan Club 233 S. Wacker Chicago, IL 60606 United States   OverView: Please join us for an information session on the MSC Program in downtown Chicago. The evening will feature a Q & A session with admissions staff and an alumni ambassador, with a brief overview given by faculty. It will begin at 5:30 PM and end by 7:00 PM.   ContactName: Keely Harris ContactPhone: 847-467-2933 Type: Campus Tour     Visit Program Website