Overview

This eight-month graduate certificate program explores the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to design, execute and evaluate digital and social media marketing strategies for a brand or organization. 

Through hands-on learning in our student-run marketing agency and an optional work term, you will learn how to develop a marketing plan, curate branded content across a variety of digital and social platforms and interpret digital analytics to determine the effectiveness of campaigns. The program also explores current trends and emerging technologies in digital marketing, so you graduate ready to enter the rapidly evolving industry. 

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • branding
  • content creation
  • social media strategies
  • digital analytics
  • influencer marketing
  • search engine strategies
  • market research
  • digital literacy

 

Interested in learning more?

Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team. 

Seneca Part-Time Marketing Graduate Certificates Information Session

Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Confirmation of registration and a unique link to join the information session will be provided upon registration.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options: 

  • Brand ambassador 
  • Community manager 
  • Content creator 
  • Content curator 
  • Digital content manager 
  • Digital marketing manager 
  • Marketing co-ordinator 
  • Social analytics manager 
  • Social media co-ordinator 
  • Social media manager 
  • Social media strategist 

Entry Requirements

  • Postsecondary diploma or degree or equivalent
    Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years of related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resumé and references must be provided.
  • English proficiency for graduate certificates

Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.

International Student Information 

In addition to the admission requirements, please select your home country for specific information. Please note, that all international applicants must meet Seneca's English requirements. Additional documents/assessments may be required upon request. 

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Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.

Curriculum

Semester 1

DMM101
Digital and Social Media Strategies
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DMM102
Consumer Behaviour for Digital Marketing
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DMM103
Search Engine Strategies
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DMM104
Technical Skills for Digital and Social Media
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DMM105
Content Marketing Management
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DMM106
Managing Web Design and Development for Digital Marketing
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MKM706
Marketing Fundamentals
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The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamental make-up and structure of marketing. Students will come to understand that marketing is more than advertising, sales, promotions, etc. They will learn and experience that marketing is the management of all these elements (and more) as part of the marketing mix. They will work on assignments that build an understanding of how marketing helps enable organizations to reach objectives such as customer growth, customer satisfaction, sales generation, driving and growing revenue, and increasing loyalty. This course will teach students to understand how and why marketing influences us and will help students acquire the fundamental skills, principles, and strategies of the marketing discipline. The course will include, but not be limited to; segmentation, targeting, positioning, marketing plan development, the 4 P's, the 5 C's and more.




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Semester 2

DMM200
Content Creation - Words and Pictures
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DMM201
Content Creation - Audio and Video
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DMM202
Internet Market Research
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DMM203
Data and Analytics for Digital and Social Media Marketing
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DMM204
Influence Based Marketing
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DMM205
Digital and Social Media Marketing Capstone
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MKM704
Financial Aspects of Marketing
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Program Outcomes

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

  • Create and implement a digital and social media plan that aligns to a brand?s overall business objectives.
  • Develop, curate, and post branded content on a variety of digital and social media platforms to meet stated objectives within a Digital Media Plan.
  • Interpret digital and social media analytics, trends, tools, and activities to determine the effectiveness of various strategies.
  • Develop effective communication and interpersonal strategies to foster collaboration, diversity and inclusion within digital and social media project teams.
  • Develop strategies to establish, moderate, foster and support online communities that drive community members to become brand ambassadors.
  • Evaluate audience behaviour patterns to generate digital and social strategies that engage towards conversion.
  • Develop online content that follows brand guidelines, ethical standards and Canadian legal requirements.
  • Evaluate current trends and emerging technologies in digital marketing to inform planning and ongoing effectiveness.

Application

To apply for the Digital and Social Media Marketing Graduate Certificate, please complete the application form.
In addition to completing the application form, you must also submit supporting transcript(s) per the program's entry requirements to fcebusinessapplications@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Please use "Part-time Digital & Social Media Marketing Application" as the subject line of your email when submitting your transcript(s).

If you have any questions about the entry requirements or general questions about the program, please contact:

Belinda Becker
Program Assistant
belinda.becker@senecapolytechnic.ca

OSAP Funding Available

This program is eligible for OSAP funding. 

Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs. 

Course load is calculated by dividing the number of courses you are enrolled in at the same time by the total number of courses per semester. For example, in Digital & Social Media Marketing?t here are 7 courses in term 1 and 7 courses in term 2. 

To be considered for part-time OSAP, you must have a course load between 20-59%. If you are taking 2 or 3 courses in a given term, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans. 

To find out if you qualify and to learn how to apply, please visit the OSAP website.

For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.

Information Session

Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team. 

Seneca Part-Time Marketing Graduate Certificates Information Session

Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register Now

Confirmation of registration and a unique link to join the information session will be provided upon registration.

Affiliations/Associations

This program is supported by the following partners:

  • Salesforce: Seneca is one of the first postsecondary institutions in North America to provide students with a competitive edge by integrating the Salesforce training into our Digital & Social Media Marketing program. You will learn the ins-and-outs of  salesforce.com's industry-leading social media marketing applications. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to write the Salesforce Marketing Cloud certification exam.
  • Hootsuite: As a student of this program, you will also be enrolled in Hootsuite Academy. Upon completion of the Hootsuite Platform Training courseware, you may graduate with a Hootsuite Platform Certification.
  • Ahrefs: Upon graduation, students will be able to use Ahrefs, a digital marketing (SEO) intelligence tool and perform various tasks such as keyword research, competitor analyses, content gap analyses, content audits, SEO technical analyses and backlink audits. Ahrefs follows new tendencies in the world of SEM and SEO so that new grads will be fully equipped with the latest updates and features to utilize in their work.
  • Canadian Marketing Association (CMA): The Canadian Marketing Association is the voice of marketing professionals in Canada. With more than 400 members, the CMA represents leaders across the corporate, not-for-profit, public, postsecondary and health sectors. The CMA provides a forum for members to engage in thought leadership discussions, participate in professional development offerings and contribute to an environment where consumers are protected and businesses can thrive.
  • American Marketing Association: The American Marketing Association is the essential community for marketers and is committed to promoting the highest standard of the professional ethical norms and values for its members (practitioners, academics and students).

Pathways

Take your graduate certificate further

Seneca is recognized as a leader in pathways and offers a range of options to help you reach your educational and career goals.

As a graduate of this program, you may be eligible to pathway into a master's degree program at one of our partner institutions.

To qualify for a master's degree program, you may require a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite. Visit our Degree Transfer Guide to learn more and explore your pathway options.

If you have additional questions regarding pathways to, within and beyond Seneca, connect with our Academic Pathways team at 416.764.0399 or email academic.pathways@senecapolytechnic.ca.

After reviewing the Degree Transfer Guide, you can also book a virtual appointment to discuss your options in more detail with a dedicated Pathways Adviser.

Graduation/Convocation

When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October), Spring (June) and Winter (February).

For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Program Contacts

Belinda Becker
Program Assistant
belinda.becker@senecapolytechnic.ca


Lisa Ballantyne
Academic Program Manager
lisa.ballantyne@senecapolytechnic.ca