Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PATH-0004
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
144 hours and 5 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 social media marketing technologies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to give students a deeper understanding of the role social media plays in a digital marketing strategy. Students will learn about different platforms and their best practices. Students will create a social media strategy. The students will be assessed through a capstone project completed throughout the course. The project will give students an opportunity to test their social media skills as well as create a simulated ad campaign on the Facebook platform.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of social media in a marketing campaign and differences in voice and audience across various social media channels.
  • Recognize best practices and understand the lifecycle of a social media campaign.
  • Calculate bids and understand the costs that come with social media advertising.
  • Demonstrate the ability to run a simulated social media campaign on Facebook and the key metrics for optimization.

General Topics:

  • Social Media Marketing Market Segmentation Facebook Ads Manager Content Marketing Content Strategy
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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