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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 Law of Business Associations
CMN120 Contemporary Accounting Issues
CMN204 Auditing and Professional Practice
CMN208 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
CMN226 Management Accounting
CMN276 Taxation Law and Practice
CMN308 Introduction to Cybersecurity
CMN309 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Introduction to Device & Network Security
CMN204 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
CMN276 Managing Data
CMN308 Programming