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If you are excited by the latest updates in digital media and passionate about communication, consider a career in social media. Social media proficiency is a desirable skill in modern business and your studies will prepare you with the digital skills necessary for a flexible career in business or communications.

This dynamic major will equip you with a variety of multi-disciplinary talents, bringing together core elements from marketing, advertising and journalism.

You will be mentored by award-winning academics with a focus on hands-on professional experience and learn how to create and manage content across multiple platforms, including how to overcome ethical and legal complications.

Take advantage of the opportunity to work with real-world clients and graduate with a portfolio of professional work to present to prospective employers.

Major (8)

For a major in Social Media students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Advanced Social Research
CMN120 Social Theories for Practice: Power, Oppression and the ‘Good Society’
CMN204 Innovation Management and Professional Development
CMN208 Managing Across Global Cultures
CMN226 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
CMN276 Leading and Managing Organisations
CMN308 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
CMN309 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning

Minor (4)

For a minor in Social Media students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Innovation by Design
CMN204 Project Management Principles
CMN276 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
CMN308 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling