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Certificate in Social Media

Declare Candidacy

Master social media strategies and tools that amp up engagement

The Certificate in Social Media gives students general knowledge of the social media field that can be applied to any profession. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to explain the principles of social media, examine key aspects of social media communications, identify existing and future opportunities for social media communications, and describe how social media complements an integrated marketing communication plan. The certificate can be achieved in two semesters but must be completed within one year.

 

Master social media strategies and tools that amp up engagement

Format

Online

Requirements

4 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$3,984*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

Four young people stand in front of a white wall while engaging with social media apps on their phones, while circular graphical representations of different mobile technologies are superimposed over their heads.

Why This Certificate?

Develop Social Media Communications Skills

Gain the ability to explain principles of social media and hone skills in social media content creation.

 

Become an Invaluable Asset to Your Organization

Develop general knowledge of the social media field that can be applied to any profession.

 

Identify Social Media Communications Opportunities

Examine key aspects of social media communications and how social media complements an integrated marketing communication plan.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

  • Access to NYU Libraries (with the NYU Card) NYU Computer Store educational discount pricing

  • Invitations to NYU SPS events

  • 10% discount per course

 

There is no application process to get started. To begin the registration process, you would need to complete the Declare Candidacy form.

 

You will receive both a digital badge and a hard-copy certificate after completing the courses.

You should get a Certificate in Social Media if you require social media skills for work or you are interested in social media for personal promotion.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact spsdpb.advising@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.