Overview
Career Opportunities
The Technical Communication MSc program from Arizona State University balances theory and practice as it helps students develop analytical abilities, technology expertise, and hands-on skills for career success. The program, which is open to applicants from any field, prepares students for technical communication positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, and offers professionals the opportunity to further advance their careers.
Students who complete the program will be accomplished writers, editors, designers and researchers who are able to respond effectively to a range of audiences, issues and communication situations. The program prepares students for technical communication positions in the private, public and nonprofit sectors and offers professionals the opportunity to further advance their careers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Technical Communication
- Principles of Visual Communication
- Visualizing Data and Information
- Principles of Web Authoring
- Social Media in the Workplace
- Principles of Technical Editing
- Grant and Proposal Writing
- User Experience
- Content Management and Topic-Based Authoring
- Technical and Scientific Reports
- Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Corporate Communication General Engineering & Technology Digital Communication View 1792 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- portfolio
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.
- Online Arizona resident: $12,528/year
- Online Non-Arizona resident: $13,840/year
Living costs for Mesa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.