- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course you will explore how to develop social media marketing initiatives that are designed to meet business objectives. With a heavy emphasis on real-life case studies, best practices, and data-driven techniques, you will learn how to create a strategically-focused social media marketing plan that integrates with other marketing activities and helps you establish and maintain an effective online presence (that goes beyond Facebook and Twitter).
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$631.92
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze the effectiveness of your company’s and competitors’ social media programs.
- Design social media programs that directly support business and marketing goals.
- Develop social marketing tactics that integrate with other online and offline marketing channels and programs.
- Discuss current trends and practices in social marketing.
- Implement a process for planning social media marketing activities.
- Identify how to effectively utilize common social marketing techniques, such as crowdsourcing and viral marketing.
- Measure the effectiveness of social marketing activities.
- Use tools to manage social media marketing programs.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Social Media Strategies (MKTG 1552) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Digital Marketing Strategy
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Public Relations
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MKTG 1552 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 38445
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38445
- Domestic fees $631.92
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Danielle Wilson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.