<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Social networking websites have become wildly popular among millions of people around the world. In recognition of this fact, corporate advertisers have begun marketing to users of these sites for the purpose of increasing business and expanding their customer bases. The International Master of Business Administration in Social Media Marketing at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to impart the business and marketing skills necessary to create and implement effective social media marketing campaigns. Because this is an International M.B.A. program, you'll have the opportunity to study trading practices, finance, project development and marketing on a global scale. Other focal points of the curriculum include lead generation, market research, and product optimization. It may be possible to complete your studies in less than 21 months with two courses per 11-week term. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheApplicationFees">What are the Application Fees?</h3> <p>No application fee. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>This program is geared toward individuals who are seeking professional advancement within the business and marketing fields. You should have strong communication and analytical skills if you are considering this program. All applicants to Southern New Hampshire University programs must have earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>In addition to ten M.B.A. core courses, the program is comprised of three Social Media Marketing courses and five specialized foundation courses. There may be no requirement to study the latter category if you have earned an undergraduate degree in business or a related field. </p> <p><u>Social Media Marketing M.B.A. Courses</u>* </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>MKT 555 </td><td> Social Media</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 655 </td><td> Social Media Marketing Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 666 </td><td> Social Media Marketing Campaigns</td></tr> </table><p><u>M.B.A. Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 500 </td><td> Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 500 </td><td> Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 500 </td><td> Marketing Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 500 </td><td> Managerial Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 500 </td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>INT 610 </td><td> Multinational Corporate Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 700 </td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 690 </td><td> Responsible Corporate Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>QSO 510 </td><td> Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>QSO 600 </td><td> Production and Operation Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Specialized M.B.A. Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p>Some students may be required to take foundation courses as prerequisites for more advanced IMBA material. Students with business-related undergraduate degrees typically are exempt from most foundation courses. In many cases, students choosing the electives track are able to apply credit hours from their foundation courses against their elective requirements. </p> <p>Please speak to an admission advisor for more information. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>MBA 501 </td><td> Mathematics and Statistics for Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 502 </td><td> Economics for Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 503 </td><td> Financial Reporting and Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 610 </td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 500 </td><td> Human Behavior in Organizations</td></tr> </table><p><i>*Coursework subject to change.</i> </p> <h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Your specialized M.B.A. degree might help open the doors a number of careers in marketing and social media. For instance, you could pursue job opportunities such as: </p> <ul><li>SEO Strategist </li><li>Internet Marketer </li><li>Content Strategist </li><li>Social Media Marketer </li><li>Marketing Analyst </li><li>Social Media Consultant</li></ul>