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    西北大学新闻传媒

    2016-03-24
     

    https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/

     

    Application Deadlines

    n  First round: December 14, 2015

    n  Second round: March 4, 2016 (International Student Deadline)

    n  Third round: May 6, 2016

    n  Final round (space permitting): July 11, 2016

    International students must apply by March 4, 2016 and will only be accepted for a fall quarter start.

    Admission is competitive, and space in the MSC cohorts is filled quickly by qualified applicants; applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

    Tuition

    Tuition for the MSC program for the 2016-2017 academic year is $49,584 for domestic students and $59,356 for international students. This includes four (4) quarters of instruction, required MSC Practicum Intersession, course materials, and weekly lunches. Students provide their own laptop computers and textbooks (approximately $500).

    Application Materials

    The application to the MSC programs is online.  A complete application will contain the following materials:

    Academic transcripts
    Transcripts are required from any institution that has awarded you a degree.  Applicants may upload unofficial copies of your academic transcripts for admissions purposes but official transcripts will be required before you are able to enroll.  Applicants who earned their degree outside of the US must submit all transcripts to ECE (
    www.ece.org)  or WES (www.wes.org) for a course-by-course verification.

    Two letters of recommendation
    Applicants will submit information for two recommenders in the application at which tine the MSC will contact them with a form for them to complete online. 

    One statement of purpose
    The prompt for the statement of purpose is “Describe why you are applying to the MSC program as it relates to your background, career aspirations, personal and professional qualities, and the potential contributions that you will bring to the classroom.”  Applicants should limit their responses to two pages double-space in 12 Point font.

    Applicants are also able to upload an option essay in which they may share anything about themselves they they feel they hasn’t been covered in the rest of the application materials.

    Resume
    The resume should outline the applicants processional experience, skills and education history/certifications.

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    Please note that international students must also submit a TOEFL score, with a minimum required score of 26 on the "Speaking" section and a minimum overall score of 100 . The test must have been administered after September 1, 2013. The MSC Program does not accept the IELTS test.

     

    Departments

    n  Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

    n  Department of Communication Studies

    n  Department of Performance Studies

    n  Department of Radio/Television/Film

    n  Department of Theatre

    Area of Study

    Acting

    Adaptation + Ethnography of Performance

    Audiology + Hearing Science

    Children and Communication

    Dance

    Documentary Media

    Film + Television

    Health Communication

    Interactive Media

    Leadership

    Literature and Criticism

    Media + Technology Studies

    Music Theatre

    Neuroscience/Cognitive Science

    Playwriting

    Rhetoric + Public Culture

    Screen Writing

    Sound Design

    Speech/Language Pathology

    Theatre Design

    Theatre Directing

    Theatre History, Literature, and Criticism

    Master of Science in Communication

    https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/ms_communication/welcome

    Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Communication program equips students with the knowledge and communication skills to become effective and valued leaders. The highly interactive curriculum integrates communication theory with practical application providing students with the skills essential for an immediate competitive advantage in the workplace.

    Complexity. Collaboration. Communication.

    §  Managing Complexity. Our faculty train leaders to analyze and leverage networks, use new open-technologies and systems to innovate, engage online stakeholders, and address organizational crises.

    §  Collaborative Leadership. We focus on collaborative leadership skills, foster relationships, and manage collaborative technologies.

    §  Elegant Communication. Our program equips students to go beyond the “soft skills” training, and helps them acquire the knowledge and practice of evidence-based communication strategies.

     

    Gain and Sustain a Competitive Advantage

    Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Communication (MSC) program seeks to equip students to reach their peak effectiveness in managerial communication through a conceptual understanding of theory and its application. Students in the MSC program learn to be more effective and valued leaders, through an intensive curriculum that leverages the most contemporary research in communication, management, ethics, and innovation technology towards solving today’s managerial challenges. The programs incorporate professional development and networking opportunities at every stage, empowering our students with the skills and confidence they need to gain and sustain a competitive advantage.

    Our small classes ensure that students receive personalized attention from the program’s world-class faculty, leading academics, and industry experts who possess extensive hands-on experience. Their expertise in communication strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, information technologies, and global economies are at the heart of a flexible and broadly relevant MSC curriculum that can be applied to many professional fields.

    Obviously, I see the difference in the classroom, but I really see the difference the most when I leave the classroom. I am quicker to solve problems, I see things I previously didn’t and most importantly, people see things in me that they previously didn’t. That is what the MSC can do for you. 
    – Scott Kitun, Class of 2012

    Graduate in Less Than a Year Without Interrupting Your Career

    Our programs are designed so that you’re able to keep working full-time throughout the program, and the accelerated curriculum delivers the essential skills and credentials you need in less than twelve months.  What’s more, you don’t have to wait until you earn your degree to start experiencing the benefits of the program; our students are able to put what they learn into practice immediately, becoming more strategic and effective professionals with each passing week.

    Literally, every day I have thought about things in my workplace more insightfully and been more prepared and resourced as a result. The MSC program will be without a doubt the most fruitful investment I’ll make in my professional life. 
    – Aaron Subich, Class of 2012

    Add the Power of the Northwestern Network

    As members of the Northwestern University community, MSC students enjoy the considerable professional development resources of one of the world’s leading educational institutions, including workshops and seminars designed exclusively for MSC students, job fairs focusing on careers in communications, and access to Northwestern’s extensive alumni and job databases.

    Perhaps the most valuable resource the MSC program can offer you, though, are your classmates. The MSC program attracts professionals from around the world—both senior managers and emerging talent alike—who hold positions in the corporate, nonprofit, government, and education sectors.  This diversity is key to our students’ personal, professional, and academic success, and ensures that the depth of their knowledge and skill is complimented by the breadth of their professional network.

    So many of my peers have put me in touch with job opportunities and offered me advice. MSC isn’t just coming to school and sitting in a classroom to learn. It’s also about networking. It’s nice to have an esteemed degree, but it’s also nice to know people. 
    – Meghan Nyberg, Class of 2012

     

    Curriculum

    https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/ms_communication/curriculum

    Custom Leadership Program

    The Custom Leadership Program offers a focused, highly-interactive curriculum. By fusing communication theory with practice, students will gain the skills essential to professional success. The four-quarter curriculum consists of a set of core courses and the flexibility for students to create their own program through elective options.

    Students enroll in one core course and one elective course each quarter. In addition, following fall quarter, students will complete a weeklong MSC Practicum Intersession, comprised of a series of graduate-level topical seminars. At the end of the academic year, students will have completed nine credit units to receive the Master of Science in Communication degree.

    Program Foundations

    §  Managing Complexity. Our faculty train leaders to analyze and leverage networks, use new open-technologies and systems to innovate, engage online stakeholders, and address organizational crises.

    §  Collaborative Leadership. We focus on collaborative leadership skills, foster relationships, and manage collaborative technologies.

    §  Elegant Communication. Our program equips students to go beyond the “soft skills” training, and helps them acquire the knowledge and practice of evidence-based communication strategies.

    Core Courses

    Change Management

    This course focuses on the use of basic communication theory to examine communication as a process and as a resource at both micro and macro levels, as well as the management of communication in organizations.

    Communication, Management & Ethics

    This course provides a framework for systematic reflection on the ethical dimension of managerial communication. The course raises both "philosophical" and "practical" questions and focuses on areas of human interaction where it is difficult to be either wholly principled or merely practical. The course includes discussion of representative texts and case studies, including attention to predicaments encountered or observed during the term. The literature draws from several readings on ethical judgment, the demands and evasions defining various communicative practices, the conflicting responsibilities of institutional work, the relationship between private and public interests, and other concerns as well.

    Managing Information for Innovation

    This course is designed to provide students with a mix of approaches and techniques to manage technological innovation and change within their organizations. The course examines how teams and organizations can be designed to promote innovation, discusses strategies that encourage or impede effective product development, and explores practices used to implement new technologies and drive change.

    Strategy in the Global Economy

    Successful managers in a global workplace must recognize and work with local cultural forms and practices at odds with what were once simply practical, instrumental and rational propositions of organization, technology, and economics. This course seeks to foster an awareness and understanding of cultural perspectives, values, and communication styles and show their relevance to conducting business globally.

    Understanding & Leveraging Networks

    This course uses social network concepts to understand and leverage the growing connectivity and complexity in the world around us on different scales — ranging from small teams to the World Wide Web. It discusses how we create and manage social networks within organizations, as well as with suppliers, customers and competitors and how these networks shape attitudes and behaviors.

    MSC Practicum Intersession

    The Master's Practicum Intersession is a week-long series of graduate level seminars designed as a content addendum to the curriculum. Seminars are revised annually and may include topics such as crisis management, workplace diversity, social interaction, and online identity management to name a few. Students are required to complete four (4) of the five (5) day-long seminars.


    Elective Courses

    Communication Strategy & Competition

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the economic principles that govern strategic decision-making in order to gain and sustain a competitive advantage in business markets, with special emphasis on communications markets and information technology.

    Corporate Citizenship

    This course addresses the relationship between corporations and their stakeholder. It explores best practices for improving social responsibility, transparency, and effectiveness of ethical communication in a (sometimes) unethical world.

    Current Issues in Law, Technology & Strategy

    In this course, students discuss the legal framework affecting the full range of converged communications, including intellectual property law, communications law and regulation, spectrum policy, web contracting, corporate email and Internet policies, compliance with Internet privacy regulations, online liability, and issues of competition and industry structure. Students conduct an extensive examination of strategies for corporate influence of the marketplace and participation in policy making.

    The Design of Digital Organizations

    This course provides the opportunity to explore theoretical and practical communication issues in organizations as they relate to the organization operating in cyberspace. Contemporary communication perspectives will be presented and critically evaluated via the study of how organizational culture, structure, and information communication technologies provide an important foundation for understanding how an organization can "live" successfully in the online world. In this course, students will consider message construction, patterns of interaction, new media, information flow, organizational forms, and how to strategize online communication behavior within a legal framework.

    Leadership & Decision Making

    This course investigates how individuals influence group decisions. Students are video taped in decision-making interactions in order to assess and improve their leadership and analytical thinking skills in groups. This course is highly interactive – allowing students to evaluate and practice real world challenges in this content area.

    Managing Global Teams

    Globalization, information, and technology access have transformed the face of the business world. Whole industries have been re-defined, i.e. impact on cost structure by foreign manufacturing, speed of product development, and ability to leverage global resources for almost any business need. These opportunities also create new challenges for today's managers. This course uses an action-oriented approach to develop a good understanding of international management and their practical implications when leading and managing multicultural teams in the new global economy.

    Non-Profit Leadership

    This course focuses on the challenges of leading a nonprofit organization that stretch even the most seasoned leaders – exploring concepts related to maximizing both the social impact of their work and financial obligations of the organization. In this course, students delve into the challenges of nonprofit leadership with an overview of the nonprofit sector and the leadership roles in typical nonprofits. Students learn about the sector in general, the fiduciary and normative roles of board members, and typical responsibilities of chief executives. In addition, special attention is given to the relationship between the board and staff, which can be managed in a variety of ways.

    Organizational Behavior

    The purpose of this course is to increase students’ understanding of the various components of an organization such that they may identify, analyze, and solve organizational problems. Students will learn how components of an organization—such as leadership, organizational design, motivation, informal networks, and culture—interact to facilitate organizational effectiveness. Throughout the course we will apply theories and research findings in the analysis of case studies and “real-world” organizational examples.

    Persuasion

    This course is an exploration of the ways in which communication can be more effectively used to exert influence and to exercise power — bringing together a variety of disciplines including rhetorical analysis, leadership theory, composition, speechwriting, and public speaking. The goal is to help students understand how the beliefs and behaviors of decision-makers and publics can be influenced by effective communication.

    Privacy & Communication

    This course looks at the theory of communication privacy, as well as privacy in action. Students discuss general theories of privacy including why it is important, how it affects societal norms and behavior, and the historical background of privacy. We will then look at privacy issues in action including internet and social media privacy, reputational privacy, professional privacy, and business privacy.

    Public Speaking

    This course introduces students to the theory and practice of public speaking, with a particular focus on civic persuasion. Students will learn advanced research and organizational skills needed to create clear, concise, and engaging presentations. They will also learn to analyze and adapt speech content and delivery for unique audiences. Finally, students will improve their individual speaking style by studying public speaking skills as both a speaker and an observer.

    Topics in Marketing Strategy

    Beyond the Great Recession, companies are facing a variety of unprecedented strategic challenges from globalization, technological change, and empowered consumers and corporate buyers. Thriving in such an environment requires the kind of market-driven approach to strategy taught in this course. After an initial overview of marketing strategy basics, each week we will discuss practical approaches that address a series of “hot” marketing issues, followed by a discussion of communication implications. Using lessons from the course, each student will work on a course project to develop a marketing plan for a product in their company.

    Understanding Media Markets: Users, Makers and Metrics

    Digital media create an attention economy where an endless number of options compete for a limited supply of public attention – an economy where building audiences is a prerequisite for making money or exercising influence. This course explains how the preferences and habits of media users, the strategies and constraints of media makers, and the growing prevalence of media metrics form a dynamic marketplace that shapes public attention. Topics include theories of media choice, the role of social networks, sharing economies, audience-making strategies, biases in measurement, recommender systems, big data, audience fragmentation, and the marketplace of ideas.

    Visual Communication

    The contemporary marketplace increasingly uses visual messages to communicate complex concepts that were historically communicated through the written word. Visual Communication uses a set of universal principles to effectively communicate through the design and layout of images and data. Through the study of Design, Cognitive Science, Cartography, Human Machine Interface, Typography, and semiotics, this class will study the ways that we perceive visual messages, how we interpret them, and how to create them for a variety of purposes.

       

    Additional Requirements for International Students:

    §  Perspectives on Human Communication
    This course introduces students to a selected number of theoretical perspectives in communication with organizational implications. Students will use social scientific and interpretive approaches to analyze communication situations and apply concepts and theories to everyday interactions.

    §  Research Methods
    This course provides a general overview of the important components of social science research. Through lecture, discussion, and research projects, we will cover the research process, variables and measurement, data collection and statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, experimental designs and alternative research approaches, reliability and validity, ethical principles in conducting research, and writing research reports using APA style. These concepts will be examined through reviews of: survey research, evaluation research, qualitative studies, and content analysis. Much of the course will rely on evaluation and analysis of published scientific articles focusing on the specific research methods used in order to fully understand the research process.


    Note: The MSC program reserves the right to make changes affecting the policies, fees, curricula or any other matters listed on this site.

    FAQ

    https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/ms_communication/prospective_students/faq.php#1

    Frequently Asked Questions

    General Program Questions

    1.       How long is the MSC program?

    2.       On which days are classes held?

    3.       When can I begin the MSC program?

    4.       On which Northwestern campus are MSC classes held?

    5.       Can I take courses outside of the MSC curriculum?

    6.       Is MSC considered a part-time or full-time program?

    7.       Do you offer a PhD?

    Admissions and
    Application Process

    8.       When is the application deadline?

    9.       How do I apply?

    10.   What is the Open House?

    11.   Do I have to submit all of my application materials at the same time?

    12.   Are GRE or GMAT scores required as part of the application process?

    13.   What defines an international student?

    14.   Is a minimum undergraduate GPA required for admissions consideration?

    15.   Are there any undergraduate prerequisites for the program?

    16.   Does the MSC program favor certain undergraduate majors?

    17.   Do you require previous professional work experience?

    18.   What should I expect if invited to interview?

    19.   Are there any special requirements for international students?

    20.   How will I know the status of my application?

    Acceptance

    21.   If I’m accepted, what is the next step?

    22.   What if I’m accepted but I’m not sure if I will attend?

    23.   I’ve sent in my Declaration of Intent to Register and deposit. Now what?

    24.   What happens at orientation?

    Tuition, Fees, and
    Funding Options

    25.   How much is tuition?

    26.   How do I pay for the MSC program?

    27.   How do I apply for a federal loan?

    28.   How do I check on my federal loan application?

    29.   What if my employer will pay for my MSC degree?

    International Students

    30.   What are the additional application requirements for international students?

    31.   Can I have the TOEFL requirement waived?

    32.   When is the application deadline for international students?

    33.   What is the undergraduate requirement for international students?

    34.   What are the additional requirements for international students once accepted to the program?

    35.   What if I already have a visa?

    36.   Does the MSC program provide housing for international students?

    37.   Can the application interview be conducted by phone?

    38.   Are there additional course requirements for international students?

    39.   What is the TOEFL code for the MSC program?



    General Program Questions

    1. How long is the MSC program?

    The MSC program is a four-quarter program. Students begin the program at the start of fall quarter in September, and finish the program at the end of summer quarter in early August. Students complete the program in one academic year.

    2. On which days are classes held?

    The MSC Custom Leadership Program follows a Saturday schedule, with classes meeting one day per week. The weeklong Master’s Practicum Intersession is the only MSC commitment requiring weekday attendance.

    The MSC Hybrid Leadership Program will deliver approximately 15-20 minutes of academic content to you almost every day.  Content will be delivered virtually.  You will be able to manage your schedule so as to work every day or group portions together for a later date. 

    3. When can I begin the MSC program?

    Students may begin the program during fall quarter only.

    4. On which Northwestern campus are MSC classes held?

    MSC classes are held only on Northwestern’s Evanston Campus.

    5. Can I take courses outside of the MSC curriculum?

    No, MSC students are not authorized to take courses outside of the MSC curriculum, nor are other graduate students admitted into MSC courses. The MSC curriculum has been specially designed to expose students to content essential for developing skill sets in leadership and managerial communication. MSC Custom Leadership Program participants may customize their coursework through selection of MSC Elective Courses (see curriculum).

    6. Is MSC considered a part-time or full-time program?

    Full time student status is defined by the number of credits for which you are registered. In general, domestic students register for three credits in the fall (which is considered full-time) and two credits each subsequent quarter (which is considered part-time). International students register for three credits in the fall, winter, and spring quarters and two credits in the summer to maintain student visa status (and are considered full-time throughout their program).

    §  Financial Aid: Domestic students who take at least two credits per quarter are eligible for federal financial aid and student loan deferrals.

    §  International Office: International students who are on F-1 visas must take three credits during the fall, winter, and spring quarters to retain their visa eligibility.

    7. Do you offer a PhD?

    No. The MSC program is a terminal master's program for professionals looking to advance and broaden their professional career. See programs of study for PhD programs offered by the School of Communication.


    Admissions and Application Process

    8. When is the application deadline?

    December 11, 2015, is the early-decision application deadline; March 4, 2016, is the priority application deadline; July 8, 2016, is the late admit application deadline (space permitting). International applicants must apply by March 4, 2016. Admission is competitive and space in the MSC cohorts is quickly filled by qualified applicants; therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

    9. How do I apply?

    To apply, submit a completed application online, including a statement of purpose, uploaded resume, two recommendations, and $50 application fee. You may upload unofficial academic transcripts for admissions purposes but will need to send official transcripts to the MSC Program Office from all colleges and universities attended before you may enroll. For more information and international applicant requirements, see MSC Admissions.

    10. What is the Open House?

    The Open House is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about MSC's curriculum, faculty, student experience, and admissions requirements. Each Open House will consist of an overview of the program, a Q & A session, the opportunity to attend a class, and the option to attend lunch with current students. For more information or to register, see Open House.

    11. Do I have to submit all of my application materials at the same time?

    Materials may arrive separately; however, your application will not be reviewed until the entire application is complete. Qualified applicants may be invited for a personal interview with the MSC team.

    12. Are GRE or GMAT scores required as part of the application process?

    No. Standardized test scores are not required for consideration to the MSC program, with the exception of a TOEFL score, which is required for international applicants. Applicants may choose to submit GRE or GMAT scores if you feel it will strengthen your application; however, neither is required.

    13. What defines an international student?

    Someone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is recognized as an international student.Students who will require immigration sponsorship from the university will be required to maintain full-time student status. For the MSC program, this means taking an additional class during each quarter of study with exception to the last. These students will be billed at the international student rate. Students who do not require immigration sponsorship from the university (i.e. students whose immigration status is sponsored by their employer or spouse) are personally responsible for knowing the requirements of their visa. In the case that a student’s visa allows for part-time study, this student may be recognized by the university as an international student but be billed at the part-time/domestic rate for the MSC program. These students should share this information with the MSC program prior to enrollment.

    14. Is a minimum undergraduate GPA required for admissions consideration?

    The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to application evaluation. GPA’s are evaluated as part of the larger admissions file, thus MSC does not institute a minimum GPA for admissions consideration. Each application is viewed in context with the rest of the file, including the statement of purpose, resume, and recommendations.

    15. Are there any undergraduate prerequisites for the program?

    The MSC program requires a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent credentials for international students). There are no specific class prerequisites required for the MSC program.

    16. Does the MSC program favor certain undergraduate majors?

    No. MSC seeks to admit students from a variety of majors.

    17. Do you require previous professional work experience?

    The MSC program is designed for a wide range of experience levels, from emerging talent through senior management. Because MSC encourages a diversity of experiences and backgrounds in the classroom, MSC does not have any requirements for full-time professional work experience; however, significant experience to draw from and contribute is beneficial.

    18. What should I expect if invited to interview?

    The interview is an extension of the application. You will be asked about your career goals, motivation for pursuing in the MSC program, professional experiences, and undergraduate or other academic work.

    19. Are there any special requirements for international students?

    Yes, please see International Student FAQ's for details.

    20. How will I know the status of my application?

    After your completed application is reviewed, you will receive a letter informing you of its decision. You may contact the MSC Program Office at 847-467-3668 or msc@northwestern.edu for interim updates. 


    Acceptance

    21. If I’m accepted, what is the next step?

    You will be asked to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 in U.S. funds. Your enrollment position is only secure upon timely submission of the registration form and deposit. This deposit will hold your place in the program and will be applied to your first quarter’s tuition payment. See the accepted student checklist in MSC Admissions for further instructions.

    22. What if I’m accepted but I’m not sure if I will attend?

    You must return the enrollment form and a $500 tuition deposit in order to secure your place in the incoming class. If you are unsure about attending, please contact the MSC Program Office at 847-467-3668 or msc@northwestern.edu to be advised of your options. Space is limited and spots are secured as forms and deposits are received from accepted applicants. Should registration be full when you accept the invitation for admission, you will be placed on the waitlist and options will be extended to you.

    23. I’ve sent in my enrollment form and deposit.  Now what?

    You are now considered part of MSC community and will be invited to attend MSC events to network with current students, alumni, and other incoming students!

    24. What happens at orientation?

    Orientation is a mandatory day-long event approximately one week before the beginning of fall quarter. This day provides you with a chance to meet your classmates, obtain your NU student ID, tour the campus, and review school and program policies.


    Tuition, Fees, & Funding Options

    25. How much is tuition?

    Tuition for the 2016-2017 school year is $49,584 for domestic students and $59,356 for international students.

    26. How do I pay for the MSC program?

    Applicants are responsible for managing their own financial aid process; the MSC program does not facilitate funding. Although MSC is a part-time program, students have full-time financial aid abilities. MSC students have several options for funding, including self-funding, federal loans, employer funding, military programs, scholarship awards, and fellowship awards. See tuition + feesfor more information.

    27. How do I apply for a federal loan?

    In order to begin the federal loan process, you must complete a FAFSA  form online. See the tuition + fees page for more information.

    28. How do I check the status of my federal loan application?

    If you have completed and submitted your FAFSA form, you may check with the Student Financial Services Office  for the status of your federal loan application. Award notices will be distributed by email only after an applicant has accepted his or her offer of admission by sending in the Declaration of Intent to Register and a non-refundable tuition deposit.

    29. What if my employer will pay for my MSC degree?

    Employer sponsored students must submit a letter on organization letterhead stating that Northwestern University should bill the company directly each term for Master of Science in Communication Program tuition fees. The letter must clearly state that the employer agrees to pay tuition regardless of the courses taken or the grades received. Please also specify the appropriate contact person’s name and telephone number, the address to which invoices should be sent, the period covered by the authorization, and the charges to which it applies (tuition, fees, books, parking, etc.). Send the letter to Northwestern University, Office of Student Accounts, 555 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60208.


    International Students


    30. What are the additional application requirements for international students?

    International student applicants must provide TOEFL results with a minimum required overall score of 100 and a minimum score of 26 on the "Speaking" section. Students with TOEFL scores below these standards will not be accepted. The MSC TOEFL code 6162. The test must have been administered after September 1, 2013. The MSC program does not accept the IELTS test.


    All applicants who earned their bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. must submit all transcripts to
    Educational Credential Evaluators  or to World Education Services  for a course-by-course verification instead of submitting transcripts to the MSC Progam Office.

    31. Can I have the TOEFL requirement waived?

    The TOEFL may not be waived; it is a requirement for all international students.

    32. When is the application deadline for international students?

    International students must apply by the priority application deadline of March 4, 2016 and must begin the program the following fall.

    33. What is the undergraduate requirement for international students?

    International students must have the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The equivalency can be established through a course-by-course evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators  or to World Education Services .

    34. What are the additional requirements for international students once accepted into the program?

    If accepted, international students are required to provide documentation that one full year's tuition (U.S. $57,695), housing expenses (U.S. $20,400), and living expenses (U.S. $11,000) in the amount of $89,095 total for 2014 are available to them — either in the form of personal or family funds, financial aid or employer support — prior to beginning the MSC program. 


    In addition, international students must complete either the I-20 or DS-2019 visa-eligibility document. For more information please visit the "New Students" section on the 
    International Office website .


    Once matriculated, international students must purchase health insurance from the University recommended vendor, Aetna Student Health. There will be no exceptions. If admitted into the MSC program, specific information for purchasing health insurance will be included in the acceptance packet.

    35. What if I already have a visa?

    Students who do not require immigration sponsorship from the university (e.g. students whose immigration status is sponsored by their employer or spouse) are personally responsible for knowing the requirements of their visa. In the case that a student's visa allows for part-time study, this student may be recognized by the university as an international student but be billed at the part-time/domestic rate for the MSC program. These students should share this information with the MSC program prior to enrollment.

    36. Does the MSC program provide housing for international students?

    While neither the MSC program nor the International Office provide housing for international students, the university’s Department of Graduate and Off Campus Housing  serves to support graduate students seeking housing. Contact them directly to learn more about the accommodations and policies.

    37. Can the application interview be conducted by phone?

    We are happy to accommodate international students by conducting interviews by web video conference.

    38. Are there additional course requirements for international students?

    Per U.S. student visa guidelines, international students are required to enroll in three courses per quarter with exception to the final quarter of study. Each quarter MSC offers two courses in the primary curriculum and one seminar course or independent research project designed exclusively for international students. International students typically do not take any courses outside of the MSC curriculum, though English written and verbal proficiency courses are available and encouraged.

    39. What is the TOEFL code for the MSC program?

    The TOEFL code for the MSC program is: 6162

     

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