What We Look For
The vast majority of our Integrated Marketing Communications Professional master's program students are working professionals who have demonstrated success in their careers to date in a marketing and/or communications-related field. Those seeking a career change are also welcome to apply.
During the review of your application, we look for:
- Demonstrated ability to meet the academic rigors of a Northwestern University graduate education, including strong test scores and/or prior academic performance
- Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication as well as experience collaborating and working in teams
- Versatility, flexibility and adaptability plus a willingness to learn various new technologies and applications
- Academic and professional goals that are in alignment with the program
- Demonstrated interest and commitment toward integrated marketing communications including experiences in marketing and related fields
- For international students: Demonstration of strong spoken and written English-language skills via the interview, application essay and TOEFL or IELTS scores