Master's in Information Design & Strategy
offered by Northwestern University

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Master's in Information Design & Strategy
at
Northwestern University
Overview

The field of information design has grown and evolved rapidly in recent years in response to the proliferation of data and vast new data sources

Duration	24 months
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Total fee	₹40.94 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master's in Information Design & Strategy
at
Northwestern University
Highlights

Earn a postgraduate degree from Northwestern University
Learn from industry experts

Master's in Information Design & Strategy
at
Northwestern University
Course details

Skills you will learn

Business Strategy Technical Writing Data visualization Communication skills Data Science

Who should do this course?

Individuals who are passionate about using design to communicate effectively and tell compelling stories

What are the course deliverables?

Translate complex information into compelling visual forms and narratives, particularly within digital media
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive media communication strategy
Design seamless customer experiences that support an organization's strategy across multiple digital platforms
Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems by combining analytical and creative skills

More about this course

As digital output increasingly becomes the backbone of most business strategy, there is an acute need for professionals with a better big-picture understanding of information management, design and technology
The Northwestern University online Master of Science in Information Design and Strategy (IDS) program teaches students how to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives and interfaces
This interdisciplinary program prepares students to step into a cross-functional or leadership role by developing a deep and holistic understanding of today's sophisticated digital media
The program is particularly useful for people in creative fields who want a stronger grounding in business strategy, so that they can expand their career opportunities and make a larger impact on their organizations
The strong theoretical framework of the program and its focus on fundamental concepts makes the degree applicable to many diverse fields and types of organizations -business, the arts, government, healthcare, and education, to name a few -regardless of changes in technology

Master's in Information Design & Strategy
at
Northwestern University
Curriculum

Core courses

DL User-Centered Design

DL Effective Communication

DL User Research

DL Information and Content Strategy

Data Science, Management, and Business Strategy

DL Information Design and Architecture

DL Visual Communication

DL Leadership and Business Strategy for IDS

Communication with Data Specialization

DL Intro to Data and Analytics

DL Techniques of Analytics

DL Visualization of Data and Text

Content Strategy Specialization

DL Storytelling and Technical Writing

Social Media and Content Curation

DL Persuasion and Strategic Communication

Learning Design Specialization

DL Introduction to Learning Theory

DL Instructional Design

DL Learning Environment Design

Capstone or Thesis

DL Capstone

DL Thesis Research

Master's in Information Design & Strategy
at
Northwestern University
Faculty details

Tanya Norwood, Faculty Director

Tanya Norwood is the Chief Marketing & Membership Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). ASCP is the largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals.

Lindsay Adams

Lindsay Adams currently serves as Chief Learning Officer and Co-Founder of Origin8cares, an insurtech startup. She is responsible for all learning and development of the company's workforce and thrives on helping employees reach their full potential.