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B.S. in Communication - New Media |
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| Course Title: |
B.S. in Communication - New Media | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Communications | |
| College: |
Walden University Online 
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| Course Description: |
Walden University's new B.S. in Communication blends practical communication skills with communication theory. Study ways to use new and emerging technologies and to craft effective messages to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, promotions, or public relations, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you enhance your effectiveness and strengthen your communication skills in community settings, corporate, public sector and nonprofit. In this concentration, you will explore new media tools such as Web conferencing, social networks, blogs, podcasts, and wikis. You will assess the usefulness of new media tools in reaching global markets and increasing organizational effectiveness. You will be able to apply your understanding of new media as you create and design a prototype of a mass communication tool by the end of your program. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have High School Diploma/GED or higher to inquire for Bachelor's-level degree. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
B.S. in Communication - New Media Media and communication is a multi-billion dollar industry which provides a wide range of employment opportunities. The Internet has transformed the way people conduct business these days. Many individuals now communicate via online, phone or video. Company employees must fully grasp cross-culture communication, as several organizations communicate regularly with people in various other countries and cultures. They have to be able to express themselves clearly and naturally, both in writing and speaking, and know how to deal with groups regardless of size in public. A media communications degree program provides quality and expert methods for individuals who value the image and development of their companies. The programs range from basic such as print media designing to broadcasting to marketing and also being offered at different levels. The B.S. in Communication - New Media is specifically designed to provide students essential expertise and flexibility, this course will certainly equip them with the relevant information in this field for further improvement of their skills and knowledge. This will guarantee efficiency in diverse settings, like corporate and business, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, this course will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness. B.S. in Communication - New Media is also designed to teach methods that potential professionals can use in social networks, blogs, wikis, Web conferencing, podcasts, along with other modern technological mediums in organizational communications. Students studying this program will learn how 21st-century communications can aid corporate objectives and initiatives, including their role in crafting effective marketing and advertising messages to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Classes combine communication theory and skills-based lessons in the use of new media tools. Curriculums address topics that include global and mass communication, new media design, and professional writing. Students complete a "capstone" project, allowing them to apply what they have learned to a real-world scenario. They will also create an e-Portfolio that may prove useful in hunting for a job or displaying expertise in the workplace. In this concentration, you will explore new media tools such as blogs, podcasts, social networks, wikis, and Web conferencing. You will assess the usefulness of new media tools in increasing organizational effectiveness and reaching global markets. By the end of your program, you will be able to apply what you've learned in new media through developing your own design and creation of a prototype of a mass communication tool. Other concentrations include: - Marketing Communication - New Media - Online Work & Communities - Organizational Communication - Public Relations - Self-Designed Graduates of this course will be prepared for careers in marketing and communications. They have the opportunity to gain experience using media technology that's in wide use among any sector. Careers that graduates may find include: - Social Media Specialist - E-Marketing Manager - Public Relations Coordinator - Internet Marketing Assistant - SEO Specialist - Online Research Analyst |
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