Continuing education, Part-time
Technical Documentation and Content Management

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Complex technical products and feature-rich software are increasingly permeating our lives. Technical documentation media help us to operate new devices and systems quickly and safely and to enjoy using them. But they also ensure that the legal requirements for products and systems are met. Professional content management is used to create, edit, classify and provide users with information of all kinds for various communication channels. On the JOANNEUM ACADEMY Master Certificate Programme, you will acquire the qualification of technical editor and content manager, which is increasingly in demand in the professional world.
The programme leads to the academic degree ‘Master of Science (Continuing Education)’ in four semesters (120 ECTS).

Academic Degree

Master of Science (Continuing Education)

Mode of Study

Part-time / 4 Semesters / 120 ECTS

Language of instruction

German

Head of Degree Programme

Mag. Martina König

Campus

Graz

Department

Media and Design

Institute

Journalism and Digital Media

Current application period (for winter semester) until:

07.09.2026

Tuition fee

€ 3.600,00 per semester

Did you know, …

… that graduates of this postgraduate Master’s course have excellent career prospects?

In the German-speaking area, more than three thousand additional technical editors are needed every year.

Did you know, …

… that the course curriculum has a consistent focus on all relevant aspects of technical editing?

This makes it possible for students to successfully combine work and study.

Did you know, …

… that our lecturers have many years of practical and theoretical experience gained from working in industry and science?

They teach practical content and basic knowledge and also share their own valuable experience with our students.

Did you know, …

… that graduates of this postgraduate course are highly qualified to assume senior management positions?

They are familiar with management tools and scientific methods and are well-qualified to assume management roles in the field of technical documentation.

Did you know, …

… that the compulsory attendance phases take place in Graz?

Graz is an attractive city and is home to industrial companies from a range of different sectors with a demand for technical editors.

Did you know, …

… that errors that occur in the translation process result in delays and loss in profits?

Students learn about efficient and properly controlled translation processes and commonly used software tools.

Did you know, …

… that the compulsory attendance phases are supplemented by e-learning?

E-learning is a modern form of teaching that enables the course to be organised in a more efficient way to meet the needs of our students.

Admissions

Before you start your programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.