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Social MediaMajorMinor

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 Economics for Business
CMN120 Discovering Management
CMN204 Marketing Essentials
CMN208 Information Systems in Organisations
CMN226 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN276 Marketing Essentials
CMN308 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
CMN309 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS105 Issues in Social Media
CMN204 Creative and Interactive Advertising
CMN276 Social Media Communication
CMN308 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement