Digital Media Marketing Extension Certificate
Classroom and Online
The innovative Digital Media Marketing Extension Certificate offers practical, hands-on exposure to digital and social media tools, tactics and strategies. Developed and taught by industry experts, this certificate provides you with current, in-demand digital marketing knowledge and skills that meet your organization’s marketing goals.
Develop a strong, effective, clearly defined brand, giving it a distinct identity in a competitive marketplace. Learn to strategically create, adapt and curate compelling content to engage target audiences on your website and on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Supplement your organic digital marketing efforts with paid social media and Google ad campaigns. Learn how to enhance your organization’s website to improve search results via search engine optimization (SEO).
The program also covers more general communications principles and practices — including how to manage crises. You will explore how to measure the performance of your digital marketing and communications efforts by identifying and monitoring important digital media metrics and key performance indicators.
Benefits
- Build knowledge and skills in digital and social media marketing and communications
- Earn a recognized credential to increase your career prospects
- Prepare for a career as a digital marketing specialist, social media strategist or marketing coordinator
Program format
- Complete the 8 required courses (126 hours)
- Can be completed within 2 semesters up to a maximum of 3 years
- The listed course hours indicate the estimated time to review the online learning units. Your actual time spent completing assignments may vary.
Social Media Strategy
Learn to create a practical and effective social media strategy. Develop social media objectives, advanced target market profiles, engagement maps and several content development frameworks. This approach is effective regardless of the channels used.
Subject (for registration): Computers-Specialty Programs
Subject code: XCSP 10018 | 15 hours. Fee: $429 | |
CRN 30529 |
Online | Feb. 16 - Mar. 14 |
Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Using primary search (employing the latest SEO techniques) and paid search (using Google AdWords), learn proven best practices on running a complete search engine campaign.
Subject (for registration): Computers-Internet/Web Design
Subject code: XCIW 10062 | 15 hours. Fee: $389 | Course offered next in Spring 2021 semester |
Content Marketing Strategy
Promote brand awareness and build loyal communities by creating compelling content, sharing powerful stories and engaging in meaningful conversations. Develop a strategic content marketing strategy and create effective content for various channels, including print and web, blogs, online seminars and videos, infographics, and e-mail.
Subject (for registration): Marketing
Subject code: XMKT 20001 | 15 hours. Fee: $429 | |
CRN 30351 |
Online | Apr. 12 - May 9 |
Digital Marketing Measurement
Learn to locate, manipulate and analyze data using popular social media channels — such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — to enable effective, targeted and cost-effective digital marketing aligned with broader business goals.
Gain practical experience using Google Analytics to objectively measure the performance of online marketing efforts, including important indicators such as awareness, attention, reach and influence.
It is recommended that students taking this course have a basic understanding of social media.
Subject (for registration): Computers-Speciality Programs
Subject code: XCSP 10056 | 15 hours. Fee: $399 | |
CRN 30631 |
Online | Apr. 6 - May 2 |
Advertising on Social Media
Learn how to promote your organization and its products or services by developing, launching and monitoring paid advertising on social media networks, including LinkedIn, Snapchat and Reddit. Gain an understanding of planning and budgeting, accessing advertising exchanges, designing and writing campaigns, and analyzing your marketing return on investment. While not required, students are encouraged to apply course concepts to their own or their organization's social media accounts.
Subject (for registration): Computers-Speciality Programs
Subject code: XCSP 10053 | 15 hours. Fee: $429 | |
CRN 30553 |
Online | Mar. 22 - Apr. 18 |
Word-of-Mouth Marketing (WOMM)
Companies that garner positive word of mouth have a competitive advantage over those that don't. Marketing strength lies with customers who choose to share engaging content with friends, family and even strangers. Through case studies, examine powerful brands and companies that have grown via word of mouth.
Subject (for registration): Marketing
Subject code: XMKT 20003 | 15 hours. Fee: $429 | |
CRN 30378 |
Online | Feb. 8 - Mar. 7 |
Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communication
Delve into social media strategies and determine how to utilize them as professionals. Social media used for business and organizations by public relations and communication management professionals is significantly different than personal use. Social media can also inflame online and offline issues into crisis situations. This course reviews social media strategies for public relations and communication management as well as providing direction and guidance on preparing for and navigating through crisis communications situations.
Subject (for registration): Basic Public Relations
Subject code: XBPR 10103 | 21 hours. Fee: $459 | Live, Online Classes |
CRN 30373 | 3 classes | Apr. 23 - 24 & May 1 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri., Sat., & Sat. |
Brand Strategy
Developing and marketing a brand is increasingly complex. Explore key strategies and steps for defining, building and managing a strong brand. Using case studies and practical real-world exercises, examine characteristics of great brands, and learn to develop and execute a brand strategy.
Subject (for registration): Marketing
Subject code: XMKT 20005 | 15 hours. Fee: $429 | |
CRN 30307 |
Online | Mar. 8 - Apr. 6 |
Tentative course schedule |
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Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan.- April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
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Social Media Strategy | • | • | • |
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) | • | ||
Content Marketing Strategy | • | • | • |
Digital Marketing Measurement | • | • | |
Advertising on Social Media | • | • | • |
Word-of-Mouth Marketing (WOMM) | • | ||
Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communication | • | • | • |
Brand Strategy | • | • | • |
Each course may be offered in a variety of formats. Check the “Courses and fees” tab for more information. The schedule above is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration available in June. Winter schedule and registration available in November. Spring/Summer schedule and registration available in March. |
The job market for social and digital media marketing professionals is dynamic and rapidly growing. According to the American Marketing Association, the future outlook is positive.
There is a wide range of digital media marketing jobs, from entry level, mid-career and senior management roles. Positions include digital marketing specialist, social media coordinator, marketing assistant, content developer, brand manager and marketing manager.
To view digital marketing-related job postings currently available in Canada, please visit Indeed.ca.*
*The job opportunities posted on the above website are provided solely for the student's information. Mount Royal does not endorse, screen or evaluate these opportunities and has no control over the accuracy of the postings or the quality or safety of the opportunities advertised. It is the student's responsibility to investigate these opportunities to ensure that they are appropriate and meet the student's expectations.
Robert Schmidt B.Sc., MBA
Robert Schmidt loves to stand out. He's like Mr. Incredible meets Mr. Spock meets Mr. Dressup. Visionary, analytical and ultra-creative; without the tights, the ears or the tickle-trunk.
With a B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics (University of Calgary), years of study on buyer psychology and an executive MBA (Haskayne School of Business) focused on innovation, Robert combines the analytical rigour of science with the openness of psychology and the practicality of business.
He is a marketing and strategy professional whose experience has taken him to the executive suites and political boardrooms of organizations based in Canada, the United States, Southeast Asia and South America. His client list includes billion-dollar corporations as well many start-up and mid-sized companies.
Robert's work has been profiled in journals and in academic settings and he has addressed diverse corporate and entrepreneurial audiences at Mount Royal University, the Haskayne School of Business, Edwards School of Business and numerous business organizations.
He positions his own marketing communications firm, reBox Creative Inc., to stand out well beyond their crowded market space.
Kat Macaulay
As an early adopter of social media, Kat is a pioneer of the new rules of marketing and public relations. She was named an entrepreneur to watch by Inc. Magazine, and her work has been featured in publications nationally and internationally.
Kat is known for making difficult topics easier to understand and more entertaining. She's worked with some of the world's largest brands and counselled dozens of senior leaders, helping them navigate and leverage social media in ways that matter.
She is the creator and host of the Facebook Live show "Social Media Questions with Kat" where she responds to social media and digital marketing questions from marketers, business owners and entrepreneurs.
Kat holds a degree in History and Political Science from Mount Allison University, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations from NSCC. But her social media education began in 2005 when she accepted an invitation to Facebook and continues today.
When Kat isn't busy teaching, she's planning her retirement to Cape Breton.
You can find Kat at takcam.com and on Facebook.
Dalyce Semko Suanez BA (Hons), MBA
Dalyce Semko Suanez has more than 10 years of experience in international communications. After completing her BA Honours degree at the University of Saskatchewan, Dalyce went on to obtain an MBA at Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany, and Madrid, Spain.
Kicking off her professional career in Paris, France, Dalyce was the Northern Europe Team Manager at Open2Europe, a multinational media relations agency. In 2006, Dalyce relocated to Canada and founded the North American operations of the group, Open2America.
She leads teams of international communication professionals and specializes in localizing European and Chinese companies for the North American market. Her diverse client base includes private companies in the high-tech, solar, tourism and design industries. Dalyce has also worked in the public sector, bringing visibility to international delegations and government groups.
Dalyce is a true teacher at heart and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her students.
Karen Richards
As the Word of Mouth Marketing Strategist at Mount Royal University, Karen combines marketing, grassroots community initiatives, a love of brand, technology and social media to ensure she, and the university, are always ahead of the curve. Karen's passion is embracing and creatively implementing word of mouth marketing principles to meet business goals while cultivating a loyal community in person and online that help spread the good word about MRU.
Karen holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary, and is an active member of the international Word of Mouth Marketing Association, presenter and workshop facilitator, and is personally very active in the Calgary community using social media to create unique events and connect people with businesses, charities and each other.
David Howse
David administered the world's largest Facebook Group for marketers (Marketing 2.0) in 2007.
Originating in Lethbridge, Alberta, he established David Howse Marketing, a one-man operation that grew its client base by gaining the trust of local businesses. In 2015, his company merged with Salmon Dev Studios Inc. a specialized IT company, to form Matterhorn Business Solutions Inc.
David manages and executes marketing strategies for several prominent Calgary businesses in a range of sectors. Clients include Borger Group of Companies, Waterford Station Land Development and Q Haute Cuisine. For more details, visit davidhowse.com.
David has a marketing diploma from College of the North Atlantic and a management degree from the University of Lethbridge.
Lizzie MacNeill
Lizzie MacNeill leads partnerships, social media and PR for later.com, an Instagram marketing platform with more than two million users. Before joining Later, Lizzie led social media and communications teams across Canada in the non-profit and retail sectors to help brands grow and monetize their online audience. She was the former social media manager at Hockey Canada and Saje Natural Wellness.
Lizzie is an alumni of Mount Royal, completing the first two years of her Bachelor of Communications - Public Relations program at the institution before transferring to Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C. to complete her Bachelor of Professional Communications with an emphasis on social media.