Bachelor-Distance Learning
Social Media
In the online study programme in Social Media at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you will become a marketing expert for all social media channels.


Start your online study programme in Social Media now
Social media continue to determine the structure of our society to an increasing extent: Attention economics, network culture, swarm intelligence or fake news are some of the keywords that characterise the dynamics of social media. Furthermore, social media have become an integral part of internal and external corporate communication. In the online study programme, you will learn how to conceptualise and design content for social media, what makes a successful Community Manager and which strategies you can use in the field of HR.
What makes our study programme so unique? – In the area of “Creation” in particular, the Bachelor’s degree in Social Media is hands on! By participating in courses on storytelling, image and video editing or podcast production, you not only know what is important in the theory behind social media marketing, but also how it works in practice. In addition, you will have the opportunity to become an expert in the area that you want to master in your subsequent professional life: e.g. be it in Community Management, Native Advertising or Conflict Management and Opinion Forming in Social Media.
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100% flexibleYou decide where and when you want to study.
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Versatile & InnovativeYour digital learning journey with personal support!
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Top-level educationFirst-class study programmes with a recommendation rate of 96%.
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Study programme & degreeBachelor of Arts (B.A.) 180 ECTS
German
Full-time or part-time -
Study duration & extension36-72 months, depending on model
Extension possible free of charge -
Study feesStarting at 229€/month, depending on model
Regular discount campaigns
This program is part of our study program in German language. You can find more information on our German website.

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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.
Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

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