Overview

Whether you are interested in pursuing a new career in instructional design or technology or a higher-level position, a master’s degree from Purdue University Global could help you keep up with the advancing instructional technology field.

Courses in the online Instructional Design and Technology degree:

Focus on the design, development, and evaluation of educational and informational programs, materials, and media in higher education, corporate, military, government, and nonprofit environments.

Incorporate active, applied learning experiences that help you master technical, pedagogical, and project and program management skills.

If you currently work in the field of instructional design, you will be able to apply many of the principles and skills you learn immediately in your daily work.In addition to the core courses, you will focus your instructional design and technology courses on working with adults. You'll have the opportunity to review design and development models, technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices used in instructional design in corporations, the military, and nonprofit training environments.

Careers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national long-term job growth for training and development managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations between 2020 and 2030. Job growth for instructional coordinators is also expected to increase in the same period.

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology can prepare you to pursue professions focused on design, development, and evaluation of educational and informational programs and instructional materials.

Training and Development Managers

Training and Development Specialists

Instructional Coordinators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Design

Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Training

Research Methods

Project Management and Implementation in Education and Training

Teaching Adult Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00
Starting 2026-12-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00

More details

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Instructional Design View 279 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enroll in the Master of Science in Accounting, you must possess a bachelor’s degree in the field of business from an accredited college or university or 45 credit hours of undergraduate coursework across the ACBSP's Common Professional Components (CPC).

Be at least 18 years old.

Proof of sufficient funds

Submit applicable fees

Visa requirements

Proof of secondary completion

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12600 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12600 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14550 USD / year

≈ 14550 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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