MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises at Northwestern University

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MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises at Northwestern University

A one-year master's degree program that helps students develop the business skills and industry networks needed to thrive in a creative environment. The M.S.

in Leadership for Creative Enterprises program’s core courses teach you management principles that are especially important for creative projects. Elective courses allow you to more fully understand the demands, opportunities, and challenges of leadership that arise within and across particular artistic genres and to focus on additional skills that you deem important for your career. These managem

ent skills are put into practice in the final quarter of the program as you embark upon a full-time internship. The School of Communication’s program coordinators support and advise you during your internship search, helping you to refine your materials and identify roles and enterprises that are well matched to your career aspirations, which will allow you to begin honing the skills you have developed through your coursework. With a M.S. in Leadership for Creative Enterprises you’ll have the management skills and industry connections to help you easily transition among jobs and industries as your artistic tastes evolve.

05/28/2026

Women’s sports are evolving in real time, and MSLCE student MJ wants to be part of shaping what comes next.

What’s your favorite MJ or Jessie quote? Let us know below and don’t forget to change out this Industries in Focus blog post at the link in our bio.

05/22/2026

In our Managing AI in Creative Industries course, professor Ignacio Cruz is giving MSLCE students the tools to meet the challenges of tomorrow. MSLCE students can earn a degree enhancement with a graduate concentration in AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries.

Learn more about our course offerings and curriculum at the link in bio!

05/21/2026

This week, our Heavy Rotation playlist series returns with current student Jenni Zhang ’26, sharing a playlist that moves from upbeat, fast-tempo tracks to slow, relaxing music 🎶

“This playlist features my all-time favorites. Exploring songs from all over the world has inspired me to reflect on different music cultures and their unique aesthetics.”

Head to the link in our bio to check out her playlist on Spotify!

05/13/2026

This week, our Heavy Rotation playlist series returns with current student Eunice Meng ’26, with a playlist that moves from nostalgic Cantonese classics and dreamy English/French tracks to the distinct energies of Japanese bands 🎶

“This playlist is a blend of different worlds that somehow share the same emotional color. It carries a slightly dreamy and playful atmosphere, while also expressing a strong sense of personality and emotion.”

Head to the link in our bio to check out Eunice’s playlist on Spotify!

05/11/2026

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: A jack of all trades and a mogul in training walk into an orientation. Meet .jo12 and MSLCE ‘26 on the MSLCE blog. Link in bio.

05/01/2026

Our Heavy Rotation playlist series returns with current student JoJo Xu, sharing 10 songs currently on repeat in her headphones 🎶

“Each of these tracks, whether through lyrics, production, or overall mood, reflects a distinct attitude and emotional perspective from the artist. Music, at its core, is a way to process and express feelings, and these songs have resonated with me in that sense.”

Head to the link in our bio to check out JoJo’s playlist on Spotify!

04/29/2026

MSLCE students put the IDEA Fund to work this spring, traveling to incredible cities including Athens, London and Florence for one-of-a-kind professional development experiences!

The IDEA Fund grants MSLCE students up to $1500 to advance self-designed career advancement activities. Swipe through to see where our students landed this season. Learn more about the IDEA Fund in our story highlight!

04/27/2026

Our alumna Mariah Eastman ‘25 is bringing her newest show to life! “The (fill in the blank) Between Us”, a production by Darvin Dances, gives the audience opportunities to contribute to the dance pieces “Take A Chance” and “The Choreographic Mad Lib”, and gain insight into the dance creation process.

The show will take place on May 8 at 7 PM at The Edge Theater. Use the link in bio to book your tickets!

04/24/2026

In March, current student Emma Chen ’26 used the IDEA Fund to attend the 2026 International Food and Drink Event in London!

“This event was an amazing experience where I explored food brands from around the world and their marketing strategies and packaging design. It also gave me the chance to talk with industry professionals and learn how brands position themselves across different markets and communicate with the global audience.“

MSLCE students are eligible to use up to $1500 to support individualized professional development experiences. Learn more about the IDEA Fund in the story highlight on our profile!

10/14/2025

Your opportunity to experience the MSLCE program hands on arrives in just TWO DAYS! Join us at the School of Communication this Thursday, October 16 for our Open House! Attendees will have the opportunity to sit it on a live class session, join our Creative Connect speaker event, and have all questions answered by the MSLCE team. This is the best chance to get to know the program and Northwestern! Register and find more information at the link in bio for open house – we hope to see you all on Thursday! Can't make it? Drop your questions in the comments or shoot us a DM; we want to hear from you!

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Evanston, IL
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http://www.creative.northwestern.edu/

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