School of Communication

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A recent alumni survey indicates that MSC graduates meet career goals including compensation, advancement at their current organizations and attaining more senior roles at new organizations (Source: October 2008 Alumni Survey).

MSC students and alumni have access to:

  • MSC Professional Development Seminars
  • MSC Panel Presentations

MSC ADDS THE POWER OF THE NORTHWESTERN NETWORK

The university boasts 2,250 full-time faculty, including Nobel and Pulitzer prize winners, MacArther Fellowship recipients and members of numerous honorary and professional societies. Northwestern has graduated more than 180,000 students—alumni who became leaders in business, government, law, science, education, medicine and the performing arts. Northwestern is recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs.

Presentation and Event Calendar

Academic Year 2011 – 2012

Fall Quarter Lunchtime Presentation
TOPIC—Positioning Your MSC Degree to Improve Your Position in the Job Market
Friday, November 11, 2011
Winter Quarter

Lunchtime Presentation
TOPIC—Working with Recruiters and Professional Staffing Firms in Today’s Economy
Friday, February 10, 2012

Lunchtime Presentation
TOPIC—Performance Improvement
Saturday, March 3, 2012

Spring Quarter

Lunchtime Presentation
TOPIC—Using Online and Traditional Networking to Advance Your Career
Saturday, April 28, 2012

After Class Event
Networking with MSC Alumni and Friends of the MSC
Friday, May 4, 2012