Program Overview
The Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Technical Communication Essentials programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,484 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,034 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Technical Communication Essentials programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Professional and Technical Communication
- Elements of Visual Design
- Proposal Writing
- Professional and Technical Editing
- Content Management and Information Architecture
- Web-based Training Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
NJIT\'s standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate. In addition, non-elective courses within the program require:
- Advanced web-based programming skills
- An understanding of object-oriented programming concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorephism
- Experience with C++
- Knowledge of a higher-level programming language and a computer system
- Application for admission
- $75 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts and proof of degree completion from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
- Upon request: Official GRE/TOEFL results (All test results must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission from ETS using code 2513.)
- Photocopy of visa or permanent-resident card (for non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States only)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,484 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,034 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,484 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,034 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact New Jersey Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, United States
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months