Graduate Certificate in Social Media Marketing

Doon Campus

 

INTAKE: Jan & Sept

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Social Media Marketing program at Conestoga College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic field of social media marketing. The program combines theoretical concepts with practical hands-on experiences to prepare students for real-world challenges.

Program :

  1. Social Media Strategy: Students learn to develop effective social media strategies that align with business objectives and target specific audiences. They explore various social media platforms, analyze user behavior, and leverage social media analytics tools to optimize marketing campaigns.

  2. Content Creation and Curation: This course focuses on the creation and curation of compelling content for social media platforms. Students learn to develop engaging content that resonates with target audiences, employ storytelling techniques, and adapt content for different social media channels.

  3. Social Media Advertising: Students gain expertise in planning, implementing, and optimizing social media advertising campaigns. They learn how to use advertising platforms, set campaign objectives, target specific demographics, and measure campaign performance.

  4. Community Management: This course covers the principles of community management on social media platforms. Students learn how to engage with online communities, handle customer inquiries and complaints, and build brand loyalty through effective community management strategies.

  5. Influencer Marketing: Students explore the concept of influencer marketing and its impact on social media campaigns. They learn how to identify and collaborate with influencers, negotiate partnerships, and measure the effectiveness of influencer marketing efforts.

  6. Analytics and Measurement: This course focuses on social media analytics and measurement techniques. Students learn to track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data, and derive actionable insights to improve social media marketing strategies.

  7. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Students gain an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of social media marketing. They learn about privacy laws, copyright issues, disclosure guidelines, and ethical practices in the use of social media for marketing purposes.

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Location

Doon Campus

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Score

IELTS 7

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Tuition Fee

CAD 19677

Application Fees : CAD $ 100

  1. Postgraduate Diploma Programs:

    • Academic Requirement: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum of 55% overall average.
    • English Language Proficiency: International students must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting the minimum requirements in one of the following tests:
      • IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
      • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with a minimum score of 21 in each section.
      • PTE: A minimum overall score of 58, with no communicative skills score below 50.

It's important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission to Conestoga College, as program-specific requirements and competitive selection processes may apply. 

Prospective international students should also consider submitting any additional application materials, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose, as required by the college for their chosen program. Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of all application materials.

It's recommended that international students start the application process well in advance and carefully review the specific admission requirements for the program they are interested in at Conestoga College.

While Conestoga College may not offer scholarships specifically for international students, there are often other forms of financial assistance available. These may include government grants, bursaries, and work-study opportunities. It is advisable for international students to explore various funding options, including scholarships offered by external organizations, government agencies, or educational foundations in their home countries.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Social Media Marketing program have excellent career prospects in various industries, including marketing agencies, advertising firms, corporate organizations, e-commerce companies, and digital marketing departments. 

  1. Social Media Manager: Graduates can work as social media managers, responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies, managing social media accounts, and analyzing campaign performance.

  2. Digital Marketing Specialist: Graduates can pursue roles as digital marketing specialists, focusing on social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, and online advertising.

  3. Content Strategist: Graduates can work as content strategists, responsible for developing content marketing strategies, managing content calendars, and overseeing content creation for social media platforms.

  4. Social Media Advertising Specialist: Graduates can specialize in social media advertising, focusing on planning and executing targeted advertising campaigns, optimizing ad performance, and analyzing results.

  5. Community Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as community managers, responsible for building and managing online communities, engaging with followers, and monitoring brand reputation on social media platforms.

  6. Influencer Relations Coordinator: Graduates can work in influencer marketing roles, responsible for identifying and collaborating with influencers, managing influencer partnerships, and measuring the impact of influencer campaigns.

  7. Digital Marketing Consultant: Graduates can establish their own consulting businesses, offering social media marketing services and strategic guidance to clients across various industries.

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