Online M.S. In Digital Marketing Communications
Morgantown, USA
DURATION
12 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 820 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
Scholarships
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Introduction
Everything is moving online. Learn how to meet your audiences where they are through SEO, organic and paid search, display marketing, social media marketing, marketing automation, content marketing, multi-channel analytics and desktop and mobile user experiences. WVU developed some of the first online master's degrees focused on Marketing Communications and we remain at the forefront of education in this space.
Certifications and Curriculum
We’re always adapting curriculum to align with the industry, and certifications from platforms like Google, Facebook and Hootsuite are built-in to the coursework.
Expertise
Our faculty are industry leaders from across the country who helped to develop the curriculum — and they’ll be part of your network well beyond graduation.
Support
We’ve also got your back. From applying to the program to scheduling classes to tech support to graduation, we’re always here to help.
Value
It’s a world-class program at a reasonable cost with lots of extras. This $24k degree puts you in a class of data marketers that the industry demands.
What is Digital Marketing Communications?
Marketing to where audiences are and anticipating where they're heading: Digital Marketing Communications is creating a dialogue with your audience that builds a community around a brand or organization. It's all about building trust and providing customers with long-term value so that they become advocates who bring you more customers. Digital marketers must have a thorough understanding of search engine optimization, organic and paid search, display marketing, social media marketing, marketing automation, content marketing, multi-channel analytics, always-on campaigns, and desktop and mobile user experiences. Understanding these digital marketing platforms, and using the data they provide to develop more impactful marketing campaigns is central to the WVU Digital Marketing Communications degree.
Admissions
Curriculum
We're always evolving course content to meet the needs of our dynamic industry. As a Data Marketing Communications student, you will take 10 three-credit courses, totaling the 30 credit hours required for graduation. You will also progress through the program as a cohort, taking courses alongside classmates in a sequential order that pairs courses that complement one another.
Digital Marketing Communications Courses
- Introduction to Digital Marketing Communications
- Audience Research and Segmentation
- Campaign Metrics and Assessment
- Customer Engagement Ethics and Strategies
- Digital Storytelling
- Digital Video Production
- Mobile Marketing
- Social Media and Marketing
- Web Metrics & SEO
- Digital Marketing Communications Campaigns
Program Outcome
As a Digital student, you'll learn how to...
- Identify how individuals are using digital media for entertainment, word of mouth, community building and how information spreads.
- Evaluate the importance of digital media and how it is reshaping the communications world.
- Assess how companies are using digital media for marketing purposes.
- Understand a vast array of digital media terms and technologies, and recognize the changing codes of practice, ethical and legal issues regarding digital media.
- Develop basic video editing skills and produce an original short marketing video using digital production, audio integration and editing techniques.
- Devise a comprehensive digital media marketing strategy, plan, budget and schedule.
Program Tuition Fee
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