|
학기 |
기 간 |
Spring 2012 |
2012/01/24~2012/04/29 (14주) |
Summer 2012 |
2012/05/14~2012/08/09 (12주) |
Summer Session 1 |
2012/05/14~2012/06/28 (6주) |
Summer Session 2 |
2012/06/25~2012/08/09 (6주) |
Fall 2012 |
2012/09/04~2012/12/06 (14주) |
학비 및 기타비용
|
Spring 2012 |
Summer 2012 |
수업료 |
$4,820 |
$2,150 (6주) $4,000 (12주) |
의료보험료 |
$2,513 |
$679 (12주) |
의무실이용비 |
$550 |
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학생회비 |
$55 |
$55 |
기술비 |
$90 |
$90 |
기숙사비(식비포함) |
$6,500(추정비용) |
$2,250 (6주 추정) |
아래는 IMC입학에 관련 된 안내 사항입니다. 물론, 학교의 웹 페이지를 복사 했습니다. 중요한 것은 xxx님께서 지금까지 유학경험이 없어서 IMC 지원에 다소 어려움과 불확실성을 느끼시는 것 같은데 이 점 전혀 걱정 하지 않으셔도 됩니다. 만일, xxx님께서 학교 입학에 필요한 조건들을 갖추고 계신 다면 지원 절차는 저희 에듀브릿지에서 도와 드리겠습니다. 지난 20여 년 동안 수많은 석.박사 과정 수속을 한 경력이 있으니 안심 하세요^^
잘 아시겠지만 본 MSJ (Master of Science in Journalism)은 4쿼터 12개월 과정입니다. Graduate IMC 프로그램은 가을학기(Fall Term Only)입학만 가능 하고, 원서 마감은 전년도 12월 1일입니다.
입학사정 시 중요하게 보는 것은 1. 대학 성적, 2. 훌륭한 작문 실력 및 대인 소통능력, 3. 관련 직종에서 최소 2년 이상의 직장 경력과 해당 분야에서의 전문성을 보여 주어야 합니다, 그리고 마지막으로, 다변화 되어가는 기술 사회에서 얼마나 잘 빠르게 자신을 적응해 나갈 수 있는지에 관한 능력 등을 중요시 여기며 이런 점을 입학 사정 시 이력서 혹은 인터뷰를 통해 검증 합니다.
하지만, 외국 학생의 경우 다소 유연한 잣대로 사정을 진행 하니 최선을 다해 준비 하면 좋을 결과를 얻을 수 있을 것입니다.
따라서, 준비 해야 하는 GMAT 혹은 GRE점수와 최소 iBT 106점 이상의 토플 성적을 얻는 것도 중요 합니다. 토플의 경우 원서마감일 기준으로 1년 이내의 것만 유효 합니다. 또한, 에세이 준비도 잘 하셔야 겠지요...
아래 학교 웹 페이지 카피 한 것을 첨부 합니다.
Graduate IMC Application Requirements
All applicants to the graduate
Integrated Marketing Communications program at Medill must have, or expect
to receive prior to enrollment, a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university.
All applicants must submit:
· Online application Form. The Medill graduate application is online.
· $50 application fee (except Northwestern undergraduates). You may pay by credit card, check or money order. Please be sure to print your name on the check or money order submitted with the application.
· Transcripts. Official academic transcripts from each college, university or professional school attended after graduating from high school, whether or not a degree was earned. (Transcripts must be received by Medill in envelopes sealed by the issuing colleges or universities, or they won't be considered official.) If you have transfer credit, we need the transcript from the original grade-granting institution, even if the credit appears on your degree transcript.
· Letters of Recommendation. Please submit three letters of recommendation, from faculty and/or employers who can comment meaningfully on your academic and professional skills and abilities and your potential as a graduate student. These can be submitted via our online application system. Hard copy letters must be sealed in an envelope and signed across the seal by the recommender. Emailed recommendations are not considered official and won't be accepted.
· Professional Essay. Address the questions posed in the application (900 words combined for three specific questions).
· Official GRE or GMAT scores. The test must have been taken within the last 5 years. Our institution code for the GRE is 1699-4503 and our institution code for the GMAT is 6WZ-XH-66.
· Resume
· Admissions Interview. A formal evaluative admissions interview is required for all programs except the IMC Online program. Interviews should be complete prior to the priority application deadline. Interviews are held in person at Medill or off campus when our admissions officers are traveling. For those unable to travel to Medill or a city we will visit, interviews may be held via internet phone service with a webcam. Applicants should schedule their interview by signing on to their online application account, clicking on "search events," and following the instructions. Please note: No interviews will be available between January 15 and March 1, 2010. Please make every effort to complete your interview prior to the priority application date.
IMC applicants are encouraged to submit:
· Samples. Links to online samples of their work
International applicants must also submit:
· TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. The TOEFL must be taken within one year of the application deadline, and scores must be sent to Medill using institution code 1699-18. The preferred score is at least 106 on the internet-based test, 263 on the computer-based test and 650 on the paper-based test.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSJ Program
How long is the program?
The graduate Journalism program lasts 12 months, or 4 quarters, for
most students. Students who elect to do a second capstone project or
Medill's Global Journalism program are enrolled for 5 quarters.
When can I begin the program?
Graduate journalism students can apply for entry in the Winter (January),
Summer (June) or Fall (September).
Does the application basis work on a "rolling" basis?
No. Prospective students must choose the term (Winter, Summer or Fall) in which
they'd prefer to begin the program and apply during that particular review
period (see Deadlines and
Start Dates). It is possible that qualified graduate journalism
students who apply for a particular quarter may be offered admission for
another quarter due to space limitations.
Is it preferable to have some full-time work experience before applying?
It is preferable to have exposure to your chosen field. This can be accomplished through a combination of coursework, undergraduate activities, internships and/or full-time work experience.
Does the Admission Committee favor certain
undergraduate majors?
No. We seek to
admit students from a variety of majors. Medill actively seeks
students with strong liberal arts backgrounds, including those who majored in
the sciences.
IMC Full-Time Program
How long is the program?
The full-time graduate IMC program is a 5 quarter, 15 month program. Part-time
IMC students can finish the program in 2 years but have up to 5 years to
complete the program.
When can I begin the program?
Graduate full-time and part-time IMC students can apply to begin in the Fall
only.
Does the application basis work on a "rolling" basis?
No. Prospective IMC students must choose the term (Winter, Summer or Fall)
in which they'd prefer to begin the program and apply during that
particular review period (see Deadlines and
Start Dates ).
Is it preferable to have some full-time work experience before applying?
It is preferable to have exposure to your chosen field. This can be accomplished through a combination of coursework, undergraduate activities, internships and/or full-time work experience. The IMC program does prefer work experience, but each year accepts some students directly out of college if they show very strong prior academic performance, excellent writing and quantitative skills and demonstrated aptitude for the field.
Does the Admission Committee favor certain
undergraduate majors?
No. We seek to admit
students from a variety of majors. Students who enjoy both the
creative and the analytical thrive with IMC.
IMC Online Program
General Admissions Questions
What criteria are considered in making admission decisions?
Students are evaluated not based on any formula or rating system, but
rather on an individual, holistic basis. Commitment to their chosen field,
writing ability, outstanding prior academic performance, work
experience, recommendations, and test scores are all taken into
consideration. (See "What we look for in prospective students"
for Journalism or IMC.)
Are there any prerequisites to apply?
A four-year degree from an accredited college or university or its
equivalent (international students with three-year degrees, see "How does
Medill handle 3-year bachelor's degrees?" below), regardless of major, and
scores from either the GRE or the GMAT are the only prerequisites for
eligibility to apply. (See also "What we look for in prospective
students" for Journalism orIMC.)
Students who apply when they are seniors in college must, if
admitted, provide a final transcript showing the conferral of their
bachelor's degree prior to their enrollment at Medill.
Can I apply after the "priority deadline"?
Yes. Medill reviews late applications from outstanding applicants on a
space-available basis.
What materials must be on file before the application can be processed?
Please see "Applying to Medill."
Do application requirements differ for those who have applied previously to
the program and would like to reapply?
Yes. If you applied to a graduate program at Medill within the past two
years, you may reapply by submitting an updated resume, an additional letter of
recommendation from a person who did not previously write one for you, and any
additional transcripts of academic work you've done since you last applied.
Journalism reapplicants must also submit a new news essay on a question they
did not write about previously. An interview is required of all reapplicants.
Is there a minimum GPA or GRE/GMAT core requirement?
No - but this is
not to say that test scores and GPA are not important -- they are;
but they are two of several factors considered. Applications
are reviewed holistically to see if all the elements of the
file, taken together, indicate the potential to succeed in our program. If
you have questions about your GPA or test score and how these are considered in
context with the rest of your application, please see "What we look for in
prospective students" for Journalism or IMC.
I haven't taken the GRE or GMAT yet and I'm afraid my scores won't reach you
by the priority deadline. What should I do?
You will probably receive your unofficial test scores (test taker copy) before we receive your official scores, which usually reach our Office around three weeks after you take the test. As soon as you get your unofficial scores, mail or fax them to us. This will get us started reviewing your file, and in the meantime your official scores should arrive. We cannot transmit a decision to you until we receive your official scores.
Are there any special requirements for international applicants?
Yes. Please see information for international applicants.
How does Medill handle 3-year bachelor's degrees?
Medill welcomes applications from international students,
including those who hold three-year bachelor's degrees. If your school
grants a bachelor's degree with only three years of study, it is not
necessary to complete an additional year of study prior to applying: the
Admissions Committee will review your transcripts to determine if your
degree is considered to be adequate preparation for our program.
Does Medill allow students to defer their enrollment?
Yes. Deferral requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferrals are intended to assist admitted students who encounter unexpected changes in their life or work situations that make it difficult or impossible to matriculate at Medill in the quarter to which they were admitted. An admitted student seeking a deferral of enrollment must send a written request (email is OK) to the Director of Graduate Admissions. The request should include the reasons for seeking the deferral. If the deferral is approved, students must submit an additional $500 nonrefundable deferral deposit, in addition to the original $500 nonrefundable tuition deposit, in order to hold a place in a future class. Both deposits will be applied toward tuition upon enrollment; however neither will be returned if the student does not enroll. If you have a question about whether your situation would be appropriate for a deferral please contact the Director of the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Does Medill accept transfer credits?
No.
Does Northwestern provide any housing for graduate students?
NU's Department of Graduate and Off-Campus Housing has
a facility in Evanston. For those interested in living on Evanston's campus,
Englehart Hall, the graduate student residence, offers single studios, one
bedroom and two bedroom apartments about four blocks from Fisk Hall. Off-campus
housing is available throughout Evanston and Chicago. In both Evanston and
downtown Chicago, you can expect to pay from $500 to $800 for a studio
apartment, $650 to $1100 for a one-bedroom, and $800 to $1200 for a
two-bedroom. Rent is generally less expensive on the north side of Chicago.
Admitted students are provided with information on sources for apartment
listings at the time of admission.
What kind of career assistance does Medill provide to its students and
graduates?
Please contact the Office of
Career Services for information on career resources
available to Medill students.
What we look for in prospective IMC students
What we look for in prospective IMC students
Medill actively seeks a diverse applicant pool representing a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds, life experiences and activities. No particular prior course of study is required (but applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or expect to receive one prior to enrollment); a broad undergraduate liberal arts education is good preparation for our program. We look for:
· outstanding prior academic performance;
· excellent writing, interpersonal communication and quantitative skills;
· evidence of the maturity and professionalism necessary to succeed in a fast-paced, intensive graduate program (a minimum of 2 years of full-time professional work experience in marketing or a related field is very strongly preferred although not required); and
· adaptability and willingness to learn about and use various new technologies and applications
Additional important factors for prospective IMC students
Integrated marketing communications requires versatility, because analytical thinking and great creative ideas are so highly valued. Students who are good at strategic and analytical thinking, as well as creative thinking, thrive in this program.
Understanding customers and stakeholders is central to IMC skills development, and that understanding is in large part gained through data analysis, so quantitative skills are important for this program. Strong quantitative test scores, or a combination of good scores, strong overall prior academic performance and/or internships or work experience that inspire confidence in the applicant's quantitative skills are important.
This is a communications program, so well-developed writing, speaking and presentation skills are valued; and so too are collaborative “working well with others" skills. International students must demonstrate very strong spoken and written English language skills via the interview, application essay and TOEFL scores.
Finally, this program requires strong motivation. This is an intense, professionally-oriented program, and our students depend on one another's enthusiasm and energy as well as their professional maturity and commitment. Evidence that the applicant works well in teams and has the professionalism and maturity to handle a focused, graduate level program is important.
What about average GPAs and test scores?
We don't calculate average GPAs or test scores for admission purposes. Each file is reviewed individually and holistically, so test scores and GPAs are viewed in context with the rest of the file, including essays, resume and recommendations. We look at your college transcripts not just for the overall GPA, but also for what classes you took and how you did in them. We look closely at your resume and work experience to gain an understanding of what you might contribute to your classmate's understanding of complex contemporary marketing and branding issues. Northwestern University graduates and applicants who have previously received a graduate degree from an accredited institution within the last five years are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores.
안심하고, 저희 에듀브릿지 유학컨설팅과 함께 지원 해 봅시다. x 선생님께 만족스런 결과를 안겨 드리겠습니다.
에듀브릿지 유학컨설팅
최병철 드림