Certificates
The primary goal of the certificate programs is to enhance the writing proficiency of business and science students in order to increase their eligibility for employment in professions that require advanced writing competency. Any student working toward the Minor in Business & Technical Writing is eligible to receive either of the two certificates below once they have completed all required courses with a grade of "C" or above. These certificates are only available to students enrolled in the Business & Technical Writing minor.
Students completing either of the certificates should fill out the Application for Professional and Technical Writing Certificates. This form should be completed and submitted to
Professional Writing Certificate:
Any student may request this certificate upon completion of the minor. There is a significant need for college graduates who can research and communicate information at a high level of competence in business, industry, and government. The Professional Writing Certificate is designed to give students a firm grounding in the skills of oral, written, and electronic communication and prepare them to enter professions that require extensive writing skills.
Technical Writing Certificate:
This certificate is open to undergraduates with majors or minors in approved scientific or technical subject areas (such as biology, mathematics, engineering, or computer science). The need for technical writers capable of communicating scientific or technically sophisticated information to various audiences is well established, and technical writing skills are in demand in a wide range of fields. This certificate program is designed to give students with a science or technical background a strong foundation in the skills of oral, written, and electronic communication.
Other Degree Programs
Students graduating with the BTW minor may want to consider pursuing a Master of Business and Science degree in the field of User Experience Design - UDX.
There is also a BS/MS (4+1) Program for Rutgers undergraduate students.
