Four Reasons Why You Should Get A Degree in Marketing Communications and Social Media
Marketing Communications and Social Media have a great impact on our lives nowadays. Through the various social media channels, the powerful online campaigns and strong communication channels some great decisions, political actions, and trends are being spread globally. On a communication level a well targeted marketing activation can shape a person’s opinion, thoughts and actions in a boundaryless environment not adhering to the physical limitations applying to traditional advertising. Social Media and Communications are a strong path through which every information and product can be served to the right people, in the right way and – most importantly- at the right time! Here are some of the reasons that you need to know if you are thinking of getting a degree in Marketing Communications and Social Media:
Online marketing is the new black.
Today everything is digital. From an article you may read to keeping up with news to a Google search for a quick recipe or a new T-shirt you saw & bought online. We don’t even realize most of the times that whatever we are looking for is here, online!
Work for me.
Holding a degree in Marketing Communications and Social Media means that your employment opportunities are almost countless in our era, it’s simply a so-today-degree! From private to public sector, from advertising firms to digital and creative agencies and then to European Union institutions your opportunities will increase considerably. Being able to create an online campaign on Facebook, a strategy for the corporate communication or an above the line campaign are every company’s daily needs. Moreover, working in Social Media means working without physical restrictions so even more employment opportunities and – in some cases – with #WorkingFromHome benefits and a flexible timetable.
Let’s talk.
Marketing Communications and Social Media is something focused on talking to other people and engaging with them. You are studying people, writing about people, interviewing people, meeting people. There’s people everywhere.
Does it fit me?
If you already have an account on Instagram or Facebook, your own blog or you find yourself keen on communicating, then Marketing Communications and Social Media is what you need to become a pro at to launch a career in this fascinating and fast-growing era!
In European University of Cyprus, we truly understand the importance of Media and Communications in our era. For this reason, together with our BA degree in Marketing Communications and Social Media we also offer internship and work-experience opportunities within affiliated market leaders both on agency and client site. #LetsGetDigital!