Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication

Obtain social media certification with the Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication, which aims to develop students’ social media communication skills within the growing, fast-paced industries influenced and impacted by social media and communications.

Embark upon a challenging, new journey, discovering new horizons and breaking new frontiers of knowledge with our online social media course. For the duration of the programme you will be exposed to highly competent academics, who will not only share with you their knowledge of the current practices necessary for a global, dynamic and turbulent environment, but who will also guide you and mentor you to enable you to develop the desired graduate attributes (knowledge, skills, attitudes and qualities), including critical-thinking and life-long learning skills.

Enjoy your journey on this road that will lead you to a higher level of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Social Media & Communication programme, the student should be able to:

• Understand the role of social media in the commerce industry

• Work confidently within the social media sector

• Understand the underlying theories and principles underpinning social media and communication

• Engage with the appropriate theory around social media and communication

• Possess knowledge literacy within the area of social media and communication

• Assess problems in the social media industry and formulate solutions

• Have an appreciation of the Triple Bottom Line when using social media tools in the business environment

• Be able to engage in self-directed learning

• Understand the basic areas of social media, communication and marketing