Overview

Technical communication is applied workplace communication that makes technical information understandable and available to many audiences. In the technical communication concentration, students learn how to produce, design and manage information using both traditional and developing technologies.

This Technical Communication (Social Media Management) program from Arizona State University is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states who select this major and campus may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.

Career Opportunities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the need for writers and editors will increase by 25 percent during the next five years. Software and electronics companies, media corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and other areas will see an increased demand for writers. Students in the program will prepare for careers as:

advertising and promotions managers
communications teachers (postsecondary)
copy writers
correspondence clerks
court clerks
desktop publishers
editors
media and communication workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Digital Media

Written Communication for Managers

Technical Communication

College Mathematics

Principles of Technical Editing

Applied Statistics

Principles of Visual Communication

Grant & Proposal Writing

User Experience

Content Strategy

Technical and Scientific Reports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International: Application priority deadline.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Digital Media View 456 other Bachelors in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

English: four years (composition/literature based).

Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).

Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics).

Social science: two years (including one year American history).

Foreign language: two years (same language).

Fine arts: one year.

First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Non-resident $13,920

Arizona resident $11,822

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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