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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Information Design and Strategy at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary advanced graduate certificate building understanding of digital media for cross-functional or leadership roles, especially for creative professionals wanting stronger business strategy grounding; applicable across business, arts, government, healthcare and education. Online only.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Department: School of Professional Studies  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Any four courses from the Information Design and Strategy curriculum, e.g. IDS 401-DL User-Centered Design, IDS 407-DL Information and Content Strategy, IDS 452-DL Intro to Data and Analytics, IDS 481-DL Leadership and Business Strategy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

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