MSLCE Degree Concentrations + Minor
Students in Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program can enhance their degree by adding up to two graduate concentrations or a Graduate Minor in Entrepreneurship. The MSLCE graduate concentrations—including Strategic Communication for Creative Industries and AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries—allow students to develop specialized skills that complement their core leadership and business training. The Graduate Minor in Entrepreneurship, offered in partnership with the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, provides additional tools to launch ventures and drive innovation across arts management, media, entertainment, and cultural organizations.
MSLCE Graduate Concentrations
Strategic Communication for Creative Industries
Select 3 of the following electives:
MSLCE 535 Power of Pitching and Persuasion
MSLCE 547 Brand Management in the Digital Age
MSLCE 549 The Power of Strategic Storytelling
MSLCE 550 Cultural and Globalization
MSLCE 529 Using Data to Make Informed Decisions
AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries
Select 3 of the following electives:
MSLCE 505 Arts and Entertainment Law & Ethics
MSLCE 515 Culture and Arts Analytics
MSLCE 517 Leveraging Networks in Creative Enterprises
MSLCE 520 Business of Streaming
MSLCE 529 Managing AI in Creative Industries
Graduate Minor in Entrepreneurship
The MSLCE program is one of a few programs whose students are eligible to earn a Graduate Minor in Entrepreneurship. Students enroll in courses offered by the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship. See their website for more details.
Alumni Advantage Program
The Alumni Advantage Program (AAP) is a continuing education opportunity exclusively available to graduates of Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises program. Eligible alumni may enroll in select courses at a 30% tuition discount. This initiative is designed to support lifelong learning by enabling alumni to explore new topics, expand technical and creative skills, and engage with emerging industry trends in a rigorous academic setting.
Available courses are circulated on a quarterly basis to program alumni with instructions and deadlines.
Eligibility and Participation Guidelines
To be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Program, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Alumni Advantage Program students must have completed and been conferred an MSLCE degree
- Begin enrollment no earlier than the academic quarter immediately following degree conferral
- Agree to all program policies and submit all required forms prior to registration
Program Limitations and Conditions
Participants in the Alumni Advantage Program must adhere to the following limitations:
- Enrollment Limit: Up to five (5) lifetime credits may be completed through the program.
- Quarterly Enrollment Limit: A maximum of two (2) courses per academic quarter.
- Grading Requirements: All courses must be taken for a letter grade. Auditing is not permitted.
- Transcript Policy: Courses taken through the Alumni Advantage Program will appear on the student’s existing Northwestern University transcript and will factor into both term and cumulative GPA.
- Course Availability: Registration is contingent upon course seat availability and occurs after degree-seeking students have completed their enrollment.
Non-Eligibility for Student Benefits
Participants are not eligible for:
- Student Health Insurance (NUSHIP)
- Financial aid or scholarship funding
- Visa sponsorship or maintenance
- CPT or OPT
- Independent study courses
Course Withdrawal
Participants who withdraw from a course between weeks 3 and 10 of the academic term will forfeit future eligibility for the Alumni Advantage Program.