Certificate of Completion (30 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 30 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: https://www.shoreline.edu/busad/genbusad.aspx

EPC 2456

Program Prerequisites:

Placement into ENGL& 101  or BTWRT 215  and placement into MATH 070  or BUS 102 .

Program Requirements

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Credits: 5
• BUS 120 Principles of Marketing Credits: 5
• BUS 220 Advertising and Sales Promotion Credits: 5
• BUS 240 Introduction to E-Business Credits: 5
• BUS 247 Social Media Marketing Credits: 5
• ENGL 279 Writing for New Media Credits: 5

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the office of Student Learning and Success at jaydelotte@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4719.

Social Media Marketing-What is it?

Social media marketing uses social media portals to positively influence consumers toward a brand, company, website, product, service, event, or person. Social media marketing programs center on efforts to create and promote content that attracts attention. Typically, the end goal of social media marketing is a “conversion,” such as the purchase of a product, subscription to a newsletter, registration in an online community, or some other desirable consumer action. The conversion is accomplished by creating a buzz online through electronic word-of-mouth (eWoM). Social media marketing is not controlled by the organization. Instead, it encourages active user participation and dialogue. When complementary content about an individual or company’s offerings goes viral, consumergenerated media endorsements spread like wildfire across the Internet.

Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Certificate in Social Media Marketing?

Earning this certificate can be seen as part of a pathway into digital marketing and brand management. Students with certificates might expect to start at $15 per hour ($31,200 annually). Most who continue onward to a Bachelor degree earn a median wage of $32.52 per hour ($67,642 annually) in the State of Washington. (Source: careeronestop.org)

Potential employers include: Communications Specialist, Blogger, Online Community Manager, Social Media Manager, Content Manager, Social Media Planner, Director of Social Media, Digital Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Marketing Communications Manager, Public Relations Manager. For more, please visit career information and resources at https://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

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www.shoreline.edu