Technical Communication Management, M.S.

Program Overview

Mercer University's Master of Science in Technical Communication Management (MSTCM) program prepares professionals for managerial roles in technical communication. Offered fully online, the program emphasizes career-applicable projects and collaboration with diverse colleagues. Ranked 4th among online Master's programs in communication, MSTCM graduates pursue careers in various industries, including engineering, finance, and software development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Technical Communication Management (MSTCM) program at Mercer University provides new and practicing professionals with a unique graduate experience focused on the managerial role of the technical communicator. This focus distinguishes the program from other technical communication graduate programs and provides students with the skills and knowledge to advance their careers while adding value to current employers. The program can be completed in as little as two years. Housed in Mercer's School of Engineering and offered fully online, the MSTCM program strives to prepare students for highly technical fields. Career-applicable projects offer students opportunities to gain further experience in industry while earning their degrees. The online structure of the program allows new and practicing professionals across the globe to collaborate and learn from a diverse set of colleagues and offers them the flexibility to complete the degree at their convenience. The M.S. in Technical Communication Management was recently ranked 4th of 25 best online Master's programs in communication. SR Education Group, who performs the rankings, writes that "inclusion on these lists shows high academic standards and a commitment to affordability."

Objectives:

• Work in highly technical fields
• Develop solutions to complex industry issues
• Advance your knowledge and managerial skills
• Gain further industry experience

Teaching:

The instructional design and training experience gained as part of the MSTCM program benefit students in every area of their professional lives. Students can bring many of the research-based principles and ideas from the program into their work. The experience in the MSTCM program is both rigorous and fair, taking students' professional expertise to the next level!

Careers:

MSTCM graduates are using their degrees to pursue a wide variety of careers in the exciting field of technical communication all around the United States and in multiple countries around the world. These careers are in fields or industries such as:

• Engineering
• Financial Services
• Government Agencies
• Instructional Design
• Management
• Marketing
• Media
• Social Media Management
• Software Development
• Usability and User Experience
Since the first students completed their degrees in 1997, more than 200 students have earned the MS in Technical Communication Management. In addition, many others have completed minors in technical communication management.