Social Media Innovation
Course Code: ISM2060
Credit Hours: 3
Effective beginning: Spring 2021
Course Description:Students learn how social media works, why social media matters to business, and how to use it successfully. They gain understanding of multiple forms of centralized/decentralized and hybrid business models supported by social media information technology. They develop the ability to identify and articulate the business value of social media. They obtain the skills to administer and create compelling web content to grow the business.
Course Details
Instructors:
TBD
Required textbooks/ course materials:
No textbook required
Assignment/course outline:
The following topics will be covered in this course at the discretion of the instructor:
- Establish a Framework for Social Media Communications
- Focusing on Interpersonal & Group Communication
- Planning Short and Extended Social Media Updates
- Preparing Written Messages
- Communicating Electronically
- Delivering Good- & Neutral-News Messages
- Delivering Bad-News Messages
- Delivering Persuasive Messages
- Understanding the Report Process & Research Methods
- Managing Data, Using Graphics, & Videos
- Organizing & Preparing Reports & Proposals
- Designing & Delivering Social Media Presentations
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
Associates degree in Business Administration Learning Outcomes:
B-1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices and supervisory responsibilities of management, and ethical and legal issues in a business environment.
B-2 Apply general business workplace competencies, including employability skills and office computer skills.
B-3 Understand business concepts, such as accounting, HR, marketing and organization.
B-4 Communicate effectively in oral and written form, exhibit college level computation and problem-solving skills, and interact appropriately with people of other cultures or backgrounds.
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
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Support an awareness of social media technologies. Develop the ability to make routine updates to social media and websites. Appraise the use of a positive tone when highlighting social media information, and emphasize benefits to the recipient. Formulate an ability to effectively integrate graphics, art, and videos. Propose how to communicate effectively via email, blogs, social media advertising, and via short communications via updates. Validate skills in making effective presentations of business concepts via social media updates. Summarize steps for conducting online research. Develop the social media skills to reach a targeted audience. |
B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4 |
Tests, Quizzes, Homework |
- Attend and participate in class regularly.
- Read all assigned material before class.
- Study in-class notes and online (Canvas) materials.
- Complete assigned projects in a timely manner to enable reflections and revisions on the final product.
- Participate in discussions.
- Demonstrate your mastery of the required skills on quizzes, exams, etc.
- Complete all assignments with promptness and accuracy.
- All written documents as well as online assignments must be completed using correct grammar, spelling, and structure.
The grading breakdown is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor:
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Quizzes |
up to 40% |
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Test (which includes Midterm and Final) |
up to 60% |
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Assignments, Projects and/or Labs |
up to 40% |
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Participation |
up to 20% |
College-wide policies and resources
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