Digital Marketing

Semester 1

• MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• MKT 150 - Principles of Advertising Credits: 3
• WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS Credits: 3
• Option 1 - Select one course Credits: 3
   

Semester 2

• WDV 151 - Intro Web Design Credits: 3
• MKT 121 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3
• MKT 182 - Customer Relationship Mgmt Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 21

Note:

All classes except  WDV 151  currently contribute toward a Marketing AAS degree

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total textbook cost: $750.

Students can expect to spend $100 - $150 per course for textbooks. Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts.

Approximate total for program: $3,753*

* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Plan and execute digital marketing strategies to achieve organizational and client goals.
• Manage social media marketing campaigns.
• Manage email marketing campaigns.
• Identify and facilitate mobile marketing strategies and tactics.
• Build search engine optimization strategies and content marketing strategies for companies and clients.
• Develop effective web-based marketing strategies.
• Analyze digital data used in company and marketing-specific planning.
• Create content for websites and blogs.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Work well with people to solve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, creative insight and good judgment.
• Communicate effectively with customers, employees and employers.
• Understand basic computer skills and software tools.
• Recognize various facets of digital marketing.
• Use technology for communication and business applications.
• Develop basic visual pieces for digital marketing campaigns.
• Use social media and build strategies to brand across prominent social media.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Tremendous job opportunities and growth due to shortage in digital marketing professionals.
• Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Certificate transitions efficiently into a Marketing AAS degree  .
• Digital marketing careers often require a balance of technical and marketing skills.
• Work 40-50 hours a week in a challenging environment.
• This educational program is excellent preparation for those who may someday want to start their own business.

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