Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Concentration in Digital Marketing and Social Media Online

Master the platforms, analytics, and strategy that drive modern brands. This accelerated online program will prepare you to advance a career in one of today's most dynamic fields.

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Start class: 1/27/27
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Overview

Build your digital marketing career with a B.S. in Marketing – Digital Marketing and Social Media

$473 Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Concentration in Digital Marketing and Social Media program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside equips you with the skills to thrive in today's digital landscape. Backed by AACSB accreditation, this fully online business program covers social media strategy, promotions management, web analytics, content marketing, and digital advertising, with a focus on community-based learning applied to real clients.

Pursue your digital marketing degree online in seven-week terms, and choose from multiple start dates per year. There’s no application fee, and up to 90 transfer credits are accepted. Graduate ready to take on a rewarding role such as social media manager, digital marketing specialist, or advertising manager.

Accreditation:

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The Department of Business programs at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

In this online B.S. in Marketing program, you will learn to:

  • Apply concepts from core marketing topics, including buyer behavior, market research, product management, and promotions management, to a realistic consumer product situation
  • Prepare and present promotion plans to industry expectations, applying concepts to situations with real clients
  • Develop and execute a market research project to industry expectations in a community-based learning environment
  • Develop and implement a marketing plan, including effective use of social media and digital marketing tools, aligned with basic industry standards to meet marketing objectives
  • Apply concepts from core marketing topics, including buyer behavior, market research, product management, and promotions management, to a realistic consumer product situation
  • Prepare and present promotion plans to industry expectations, applying concepts to situations with real clients
  • Develop and execute a market research project to industry expectations in a community-based learning environment
  • Develop and implement a marketing plan, including effective use of social media and digital marketing tools, aligned with basic industry standards to meet marketing objectives

As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of digital marketing careers, including:

  • Account Executive
  • Advertising Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Communication Director
  • Creative Director
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Promotions Director
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Social Media Manager
  • Account Executive
  • Advertising Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Communication Director
  • Creative Director
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Promotions Director
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Social Media Manager

Also available:

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of undergraduate programs. Learn about our other online bachelor’s degree programs.

$473 Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
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Tuition

Complete your degree with budget-friendly, per-credit tuition

Tuition for the B.S. in Marketing with a Concentration in Digital Marketing and Social Media program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.

Tuition breakdown:

$473 Per Credit Hour

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Calendar

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The B.S. in Marketing with a Concentration in Digital Marketing and Social Media is delivered in an online format ideal for working adults, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.

TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Spring I1/27/271/18/271/18/271/26/272/4/243/17/277 weeks
Spring II3/18/273/5/273/5/273/17/273/25/275/14/277 weeks

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1/18/27 Apply Date
1/27/27 Class Starts

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Admissions

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For admission into this digital marketing program online, you must provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended, as well as meet the requirements below.

Admission Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • All official transcripts
  • No fee to apply

Freshmen

  • GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale unweighted
  • High School transcript or equivalent or all college transcripts for completed college-level course(s)

Transfer Student (12+ transferable credits)

  • GPA 2.0 or higher for transferable credit
  • Proof of High School Diploma or GED if the student does not already hold an AA/AS and official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended

International Student

  • GPA 2.0
  • Official transcripts in English translation documenting completion of secondary school and attendance at all other institutions of higher education (if applicable)
  • Transcripts must be submitted to a professional evaluation service that is recognized through NACES (naces.org). Education Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) are recommended. An additional fee will be charged by the evaluation service.
  • Transfer students require a course-by-course evaluation. Freshman student evaluation does not need to be course by course. The evaluation cannot be more than five years old.
  • Proof of English Proficiency: (if education was not conducted in English)
    • TOEFL, 71 (internet based)
    • IELTS, 6.0
    • ACT English subscore, 23 or higher
    • DuoLingo, 100 or higher
    • Pearsons, 45 or higher

Official transcripts from high schools or all institutions of higher education previously attended or GED/HSED scores should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:

Admissions Office

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

900 Wood Road

Kenosha, WI 53144

Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts and a current resume at the time of application at: https://your.uwp.edu/register/appdocs.

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Courses

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The B.S. in Marketing – Digital Marketing and Social Media online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including fundamental preparation courses, business foundation core courses, concentration courses, concentration electives, and general university degree requirements.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys applied business concepts that include statistics, mathematics, operations management, accounting, finance, marketing, and project management. Emphasizes using data and spreadsheets as a means for modeling business concepts.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops and applies principles and models of demand and supply, consumer behavior, producer behavior, competitive and imperfectly competitive markets, and related contemporary economic policy issues. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111 with a C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops and applies principles and models of economic aggregates such as national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and the monetary system and analyzes monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111 with a C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops professional speaking and presentation skills in live and virtual contexts. Explores methods of persuasion, argumentation, and organization in virtual and physical speaking contexts. Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Writing instruction with an emphasis on presenting written and oral reports and interpreting technical writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or better.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the role of the operations function in an organization; strategy and competitiveness, supply chain management, forecasting and inventory control. total quality management, statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, scheduling, project management, and application of these principles in manufacturing and service organizations. Prerequisites: QM 210; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces financial accounting emphasizing basic concepts and procedures in accumulating, measuring, and communicating financial information. Includes preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 111.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies relevant accounting and financial information for managerial decisions. Analyzes product costing, pricing, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting and variance analysis. Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 120, QM 210, Microsoft Excel knowledge.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the legal and ethical environment in which business operates, with emphasis on government regulation. Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces descriptive statistical analysis; probability and expectation; discrete and continuous probability models; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and estimation. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of statistical analysis and its application to and interpretation for business problems. Prerequisites: MATH 112 or QM 110.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explains advanced inferential techniques including analysis of variance; simple and multiple linear correlation and regression techniques; Bayesian decision analysis; time-series analysis; non-parametric techniques; use of computer analysis for applied business problems. Prerequisites: QM 210; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the computer as a problem-solving tool, as part of data processing systems, MIS and decision support systems; information systems planning and development; explores database management, networking and web technologies; project management. Prerequisites: ACCT 201; completion of a minimum of 54 credits; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces concepts and practices of managerial finance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, financial statements, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 121; QM 210 or MATH 309; completion of a minimum of 54 credits; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces individual and group behavior in organizations and to organizational theory. Includes motivation, communication, stress, leadership decision-making, organizational processes and structures, and interactions between organizations and external environments.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the general marketing process, which is involved in the distribution and exchange of goods and services. Surveys product, pricing, promotion, distribution, and buyer behavior variables within the context of market planning. Prerequisites: ECON 120; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on strategic management as a critical function and responsibility of general managers. Encompasses all functional areas of an organization including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and management information systems. Develops critical skills in analyzing organizations, their competitive environments, and strategic alternatives. Prerequisites: Senior standing; FIN 330, MGT 349, MKT 350; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines scientific procedures applicable to marketing research, including methodological considerations of defining information needs, determining research design, collecting/analyzing data, and preparing reports. Community-based learning designation. Prerequisites: MKT 350, QM 310; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines theoretical and applied research and concepts in the buying decision processes in households, businesses, nonprofit and government organizations as these relate to development, implementation, and assessments of marketing strategies. Covers contributions from social and behavioral sciences as well as marketing. Prerequisites: MKT 350; business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analyzes management of the firm's promotional mix, including techniques and strategies in the use of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations. Community-based learning designation. Prerequisites: MKT 350; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the various social media channels available to marketers, learning how to build social marketing strategies, and practicing how to track their effectiveness. Covers relevant digital marketing aspects more broadly, including emerging electronic commerce and mobile marketing topics. Prerequisites: MKT 350.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develops advanced skills related to social media optimization, email marketing, content marketing, data and website analytics, paid ad optimization strategies, online reputation management, and digital marketing automation.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines personal selling as a major function within the marketing and promotional mix of a firm. Prerequisites: MKT 350; completion of a minimum of 54 credits, business major/minor.

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