MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises

creative.northwestern.edu

Degree Requirements

14 credits are required to complete the MSLCE Degree
  • 5 core credits
  • 7-8 elective credits
  • 1-2 experiential credits for Industry Immersion, Thesis, or Applied Project
Course Title
Required courses for the degree are listed below:
MSLCE 460-0Design, Culture, and Politics: Leading Organizations in the Creative Sector
MSLCE 464-0Understanding the Creative Industries
MSLCE 468-0Economics of Creative Enterprises
MSLCE 472-0Marketing Strategies in Creative Industries
MSLCE 495-0Leadership Intensive
and
MSLCE 497-0Internship
OR
MSLCE 498-0MSLCE Thesis

The remaining credits must be fulfilled by approved electives. Independent Studies and courses outside the MSLCE program may be counted toward degree requirements with program approval. Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to be in good academic standing.

MSLCE Graduate Concentrations

Students may elect to pursue graduate concentrations in Strategic Communiucation for Creative Industries and/or AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries.

Course Title
Strategic Communication for Creative Industries
Select 3 of the following electives:
MSLCE 535-0The Power of Pitching and Persuasion
MSLCE 547-0Brand Management in the Digital Age
MSLCE 549-0The Power of Strategic Storytelling
MSLCE 550-0Culture and Globalization
MSLCE 529-0Special Topics in Creative Enterprises (Using Data to Make Informed Decisions)
Course Title
AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries
Select 3 of the following electives:
MSLCE 505-0Arts and Entertainment Law and Ethics
MSLCE 515-0Culture and Art Analytics
MSLCE 517-0Leveraging Networks in Creative Enterprises
MSLCE 520-0The Business of Streaming
MSLCE 529-0Special Topics in Creative Enterprises (Managing AI in Creative Industries)