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Social MediaMajorMinor

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 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
CMN120 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
CMN204 Gender and Culture
CMN208 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN226 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN276 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN308 Children, Media and Society
CMN309 Screen Production and Editing

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
CMN204 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN276 Screen and Media Industry Project
CMN308 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries

*Available to be studied online