A one-year master's degree program that helps students develop the business skills and industry networks needed to thrive in a creative environment. The M.S.
in Leadership for Creative Enterprises program’s core courses teach you management principles that are especially important for creative projects. Elective courses allow you to more fully understand the demands, opportunities, and challenges of leadership that arise within and across particular artistic genres and to focus on additional skills that you deem important for your career. These managem
06/12/2026
Our last Heavy Rotation of the quarter is here! 🎧✨
Mia is sharing the songs that have been on repeat this spring. “These songs always bring me youthful, dreamy, and emotional feelings in different ways.”
Listen along and discover what’s been inspiring her lately! 💜
06/10/2026
Can’t believe it’s already Summer☀️🌻! We had a blast enjoying the weather and celebrating a successful 2026 at our End of Year party last week. We can’t wait to see everybody again for our Convocation ceremony in August 🎓
Follow along with MSLCE Student Emily Chiang as she takes us through a day in her Spring Quarter internship at Gaint Screen Film!
As the Spring Quarter comes to an end and Summer internships will soon begin, we‘re excited to see where our students go next and learn more about their internship experiences along the way.
Share your journey with us! 💜
06/02/2026
Four MSLCE Students used their idea fund to attend SXSW London this week and we’re going with them! Tune in to our stories everyday for the rest of the week to follow along as they experience SXSW London.
05/28/2026
Women’s sports are evolving in real time, and MSLCE student MJ wants to be part of shaping what comes next.
What’s your favorite MJ or Jessie quote? Let us know below and don’t forget to change out this Industries in Focus blog post at the link in our bio.
In our Managing AI in Creative Industries course, professor Ignacio Cruz is giving MSLCE students the tools to meet the challenges of tomorrow. MSLCE students can earn a degree enhancement with a graduate concentration in AI + Digital Technology in Creative Industries.
Learn more about our course offerings and curriculum at the link in bio!
05/21/2026
This week, our Heavy Rotation playlist series returns with current student Jenni Zhang ’26, sharing a playlist that moves from upbeat, fast-tempo tracks to slow, relaxing music 🎶
“This playlist features my all-time favorites. Exploring songs from all over the world has inspired me to reflect on different music cultures and their unique aesthetics.”
Head to the link in our bio to check out her playlist on Spotify!
05/13/2026
This week, our Heavy Rotation playlist series returns with current student Eunice Meng ’26, with a playlist that moves from nostalgic Cantonese classics and dreamy English/French tracks to the distinct energies of Japanese bands 🎶
“This playlist is a blend of different worlds that somehow share the same emotional color. It carries a slightly dreamy and playful atmosphere, while also expressing a strong sense of personality and emotion.”
Head to the link in our bio to check out Eunice’s playlist on Spotify!
10/14/2025
Your opportunity to experience the MSLCE program hands on arrives in just TWO DAYS! Join us at the School of Communication this Thursday, October 16 for our Open House! Attendees will have the opportunity to sit it on a live class session, join our Creative Connect speaker event, and have all questions answered by the MSLCE team. This is the best chance to get to know the program and Northwestern! Register and find more information at the link in bio for open house – we hope to see you all on Thursday! Can't make it? Drop your questions in the comments or shoot us a DM; we want to hear from you!