- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Learn about current social media platforms and how to use them strategically to market your business. With a heavy emphasis on tactical, experiential, hands-on learning, as well as case studies, students will gain experience creating business accounts for several leading social media platforms and how to apply best practices for content creation on each platform.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$676.70 - $704.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define traditional marketing methods and new media marketing methods, and understand the difference between them.
- Be able to clearly define best practices and understand the etiquette of each of the major social networks.
- Build and create content for the popular social media networks: Facebook, Instagram, audio & video platforms, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Be able to conduct assessments of social media channels (case studies) and recommend improvements.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Social Media Essentials (MKTG 1550) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Digital Marketing Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Digital Marketing Strategy
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Customer Relationship Marketing
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Marketing Communications
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Public Relations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are four offerings of MKTG 1550 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 38517
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 38517
- $704.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Mon | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 362 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be held in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom on Mondays at 9:00am. Students must supply their own devices, and bring a laptop or tablet to each class. Please be advised that a phone is not an acceptable device for this course. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Plug in outlets will be provided at each station. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN. No class will be held October 13th - Thanksgiving Day.
Status
CRN 39337
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 39337
- $676.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
CRN 47096
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 47096
- $676.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Dosanjh
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
CRN 38349
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 38349
- $704.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 676 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be held in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom at the downtown campus on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Students must supply their own devices, and bring a laptop or tablet to each class. Please be advised that a phone is not an acceptable device for this course. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Plug in outlets will be provided at each station. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
Winter 2026
Below are three offerings of MKTG 1550 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 79372
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 79372
- $704.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 310 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN. No class held on February 16th – Family Day.
Status
CRN 80177
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 28 Loading
- CRN 80177
- $676.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name and student ID.
Status
CRN 86596
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 86596
- $704.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 652 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rebecca Coleman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.