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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 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN120 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
CMN204 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN208 Playing with Genre
CMN226 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN276 Writing the Short Story
CMN308 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
CMN309 Coastal and Marine Ecology

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Coastal Conservation Planning
CMN204 Coastal Geomorphology
CMN276 Communication and Thought
CMN308 Foundations of Human Behaviour