• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    33
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $471.50
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $632.75

Technology, MS | (Technical Communication)

Master of Science in Technology

This graduate degree is awarded by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Technical communication involves gathering technical, scientific, mechanical, chemical, legal, medical, procedural, or other specialized knowledge and shaping it for a targeted audience in a form that's accurate and easy to understand and use. With the continuing expansion of scientific and technical products and knowledge, the need for highly qualified technical communicators is predicted to grow by 11 percent by 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Master of Science in Technology with a Technical Communication Concentration explores topics such as communication design processes, usability of user documentation, visual technical communication, effective technical writing, and applied research approaches.

As a student in the program, you create effective technical communication in a variety of media and contexts, analyze audiences, design communication products, edit, analyze user tasks, create visual technical communication, interview for information, evaluate the effectiveness of technical communication, and manage technical communication projects.

Your IU Online MS in Technology with a Technical Communication Concentration prepares you for such careers as:

  • Technical writer 
  • Technical communicator 
  • Technical editor 
  • Usability specialist 
  • Web designer 
  • Content developer  
  • Technical trainer 
  • Technical communication manager 
  • Technical communication instructor 

Degree Requirements

To earn the MS in Technology with a Concentration in Technical Communication, you will complete 33 credit hours. You may choose one of two options: Directed Project or Courses Only.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Required Core MS in Technology Courses (9 credit hours)

The core courses will help you understand quantitative and qualitative data-guided decision-making principles in industry and technology. They also build relevant skills in project management and communication. 

  • Required Technical Communication Concentration Courses (9 credit hours)

The Technical Communication Concentration requires three graduate courses, listed below.

  • Related Electives (15 credit hours) 

You may choose five relevant elective courses in consultation with your advisor. 

Some courses for this graduate program are offered both online and on campus. Please check the current course listings for online availability. It is possible to fulfill all of the degree requirements with online courses.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor's degree in technology or a related field with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose (400 words)
  • Resume (highly recommended)
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only) 
Application Deadlines
Fall priority date for financial aid
January 2
Fall (applicants outside continental USA)
May 1
Fall (applicants within continental USA)
July 1
Spring (applicants outside continental USA)
September 1
Spring (applicants within continental USA)
November 1
Summer (non-international applicants)
April 1

Courses

Core

CIT 50700

-OR- OLS 50701

Measurement & Evaluation in Industry & Technology 

-OR- Quantitative Analysis & Analytics for Leaders 

 

3 Credits

TECH 50801

-OR- TCM 51000

-OR- OLS 50310

Quality and Productivity in Industry & Technology

-OR- Effective Workplace Technical Communication

-OR- Mixed Methods Research

3 Credits
OLS 57100Advanced Project Management in Technology 3 Credits
Concentration
TCM 53000Advanced Visual Technical Communication3 Credits
TCM 54000Advanced Managing Document Quality3 Credits
TCM 55000Advanced Research Approaches for Technical & Professional Communication3 Credits
Elective
OLS 50100Leadership and Ethics3 Credits
OLS 53010Mixed Methods Research3 Credits
OLS 56300Sustainable Practices in Business & Industry in the European Union3 Credits
OLS 57400Managerial Training and Development3 Credits
OLS 58000Interpersonal Skills for Leaders3 Credits
OLS 58100Workshop in OLS (for Independent Study courses)1-6 Credits
OLS 58200Leadership and Organizational Change3 Credits
OLS 58300Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations3 Credits
OLS 59800Directed MS Project1-6 Credits
TCM 50500Preparing for Career Transitions: Creating an ePortfolio (in approval process)3 Credits
TCM 52000Teaching Technical and Professional Communication3 Credits
TCM 56000Engineering and Scientific Communication in Academic Contexts (in approval process)2-3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $471.50
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,414.50
Note: 

Additional fees will apply.


-Rate is determined by program of enrollment. 

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $632.75
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,898.25
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