Tech Comm

Technical Communication at Illinois Tech

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Illinois Tech is Chicago’s only tech-focused university. We pride ourselves on weaving technology into every aspect of your learning experience. Lewis College of Science and Letters is home to seven academic departments and a multitude of research labs and centers working at the intersection of humanity and technology. No matter which academic fields interest you, you will find yourself immersed in thought-provoking study and innovative research.

Why Technical Communication?

Technical communication is a valuable building block in your professional career that provides a foundation in information and communication technologies and the ways that information flows through and beyond organizations. These skills help develop leadership opportunities, management qualifications, and overall a more in-depth understanding of your role and how it fits in at any organization.

Communications at Illinois Tech

Our technical communication and information architecture students build upon diverse educational backgrounds and master new technologies. Students learn to communicate using a variety of technology platforms and acquire the concepts, skills, and tools necessary for web application design, managing digital media, user experience testing and evaluation, and more. This unparalleled academic experience provides students with the expertise they need to lead and to achieve in their careers.

Communications in the Workplace

Technical communication skills are an asset in many fields, including:

  • Engineering
  • Advertising
  • Content Strategy
  • UX and Design
  • Marketing 

“Most people that hire want to know your experience with technology. [Thanks to Illinois Tech], I had a lot of things I could point to: coding experience, writing experience, and having published a couple of times.”

Tony Sansone, MS 2013