EXPAND YOUR COMMUNICATION TOOLKIT
Overview
Social and digital media platforms have transformed communication management and public relations. Adapting your skills, as the rapid pace of change continues, can challenge even the best professional communicator.
- Are you applying the full potential of social and digital media to achieve strategic communication outcomes?
- Could you benefit from using digital tools to evaluate communication?
- Do you know how to brief and collaborate with digital media designers?
The Executive Certificate in Social Media Management (ZESMM) and Executive Certificate in Digital Design Management (ZEDDM) are 10-week, online, postgraduate qualifications specifically designed for communication professionals seeking to develop strategic knowledge of digital content and platform management.
Develop the skills to organise and manage strategic online communication and engagement that contributes to your organisation’s business goals. Move beyond Facebook to expand your skills to other platforms, learn to embrace digital disruption, and produce innovative solutions that engage your stakeholders.
Use your own organisation or a university-sourced client to develop social media audits, strategies and content and produce design briefs.
Each certificate aligns with one of the courses below (click course name for further detail):
- SCCIL 90013 Social Media Management
- SCCIL 90012 Managing Digital Design
Course Schedule and Registration
Study one course at a time over the year, or study both at the same time.
Course Detail |
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SCCIL 90013 Social Media Management and SCCIL 90012 Managing Digital Design |
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Teaching Dates |
Applications Due |
Cost per course |
Cost per course per student |
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11 March - 19 May 2019 |
25 Feb 2019 |
$3,025 1 |
$2,420 1 |
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29 July - 13 October 2019 |
22 July 2019 |
$3,025 1 |
$2,420 1 |
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Note 1: these are up-front, full fee paying certificates. FEE-HELP/HECS is not available. |
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Discounts of 20% are offered to groups of four or more students. |
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Course time commitment
The certificates are completely online over a 10-week period. Allow seven to eight hours per week for each course. Completion of final assignments may extend beyond the 10-week period.
Who should apply?
The certificate is for communication and marketing professionals who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in the management of social and digital media tools and platforms, and increase their competitiveness in the industry.
The program is highly recommended for:
- Communication managers
- Public relations/ affairs officers
- Marketing communication/ digital marketing coordinators
- Marketing assistants
- Digital content producers
- Media advisors
Entry requirements
Entry into the program requires a three-year undergraduate qualification or at least five years of professional communication experience. For international students, an IELTS score of 6.5 or above (or equivalent) will be required.
The certificates are not available to international students studying in Australia under a student visa and can only be studied from your home country.
FAQ's
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What topics are covered in the courses?
Each course focuses on the principles, terminology and techniques of a range of social and digital media platforms underpinned by a foundation of strategic communication management.
Topics include:
- Critical appraisal of social and digital media tools, functions and capability
- Online community engagement and collaboration
- Disruptive technology and its impact on business
- Research, monitoring and evaluation of online communication activities
- The interfaces between traditional and new media, citizen journalists and digital marketing
- Transmedia storytelling and the production of material for multiple platforms
- Briefing and management of social and digital media professionals and consultants
- Content creation, curation and collaboration
- Visual design tools, video production, image access, and copyright
- Introduction to gaming and apps
For more detail on each of the courses, please see the course overviews for Social Media Management and Managing Digital Design
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How much time will I need each week?
The certificates are completely online over a 10-week period. Allow seven to eight hours per week for each course to read material, participate in activities, research and complete assignments.
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Can I do one course at a time?
Yes. The timetabling is designed to allow students to complete the two courses in the same 10-week period, or undertake them individually if preferred. Both courses are offered in the Mar - May and July - October periods.
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Can I withdraw from the program at any time?
Yes, however reimbursement of fees will depend on the date of withdrawal.
Course fees will be reimbursed if a student withdraws (via email to Adam.Simpson@unisa.edu.au) prior to the end of the first week after the start date of the program. Registration cancellation fees will apply. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions at the end of the registration form (Conference Online).
There will be no reimbursement of costs for withdrawals after the first week of the course.
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Is this course suitable for senior communication professionals?
Yes. Senior communication managers, who were qualified before the evolution of online communication, and now have a responsibility for managing digital media stage, would benefit from this program.
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How much contact will I have with the teaching staff and my fellow students?
You will be able to connect with the teaching staff and fellow students on a regular basis through online teaching platforms and social media. You are encouraged to network extensively, share your ideas and offer feedback on other students’ work. While some opportunities will be offered to engage in real-time, you will not be tied down to any compulsory schedule.
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What have previous students said about the Social Media Management Course?
“Very professionally put together and worked seamlessly in the online environment.”
“Great course with some great interactive elements such as the Facebook page and live streams.”
“Lots of good resources were posted there in addition to the course material which was also excellent. The videos produced for delivering topics were really good.”
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Who can I contact for further information?
School of Creative Industries
Magill Campus
Telephone: +61 8 8302 4291
Email: Adam.Simpson@unisa.edu.au