Course Overview
This course is designed to make you a social media marketing expert.
As you work through this course, you will be developing a comprehensive social media marketing strategy for your chosen business. You can put it into action straight away or add it to your social media portfolio!
You will be provided with an opportunity to complete a work placement programme that spans over two terms and consists of a 20-hour workweek. You will continue to attend classes and submit assignments during this time.
Completing the 12-week internship is mandatory for students completing the Diploma of Social Media Marketing 10904NAT who do not have employment in a Social Media role.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Social Media Manager
- Social Media Community Manager
- Social Media Coordinator
- Social Media Strategist
- Content Marketing Manager
- Content Strategist
Recognition


Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations




- New South Wales
- Byron Bay
- Sydney
- Queensland
- Gold Coast
- Victoria
- Melbourne
Duration and Study Load
- Six terms — each term includes six weeks of study plus two weeks of holidays.
Delivery
- Study the Diploma of Social Media Marketing full time at Business College at IH, either at one of our campuses around Australia, including centrally located in Sydney CBD, or online.
- Our online study mode is taught through live lessons with your trainer over video call.
Entry Requirements
Domestic Students must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Minimum of year 12 higher school certificate or equivalent
- Intermediate computer skills
- Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use
International Students must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Minimum of year 12 higher school certificate or equivalent
- Intermediate computer skills
- Have an IELTS or equivalent score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any band and
- Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use
Note: Equivalent Year 12 for International Students is educational equivalent in home country or International Baccalaureate.
Pathways
- Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB60520
Subjects
About Business College at ih
Business College at ih (IH Sydney Training Services) commenced in 1988, offering high-quality English language courses.
In 2016, we shifted our attention to the VET sector, which saw us open our new division in 2017, which saw us commence delivery of Certificate III/ Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Business, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Marketing and Communications and Social Media Marketing alongside our World-renowned English language courses.
Over the next few years, we have expanded our operations to a second Sydney Campus at Bondi and additional campuses in Darwin, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
We have planned our training and assessment services to deliver Vocational and Education Training VET courses to prepare future professionals for a fast-moving world. We are committed to providing quality training and internationally recognised qualifications, which gives our graduates a true advantage when seeking employment opportunities worldwide.
Business College at ih is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #91109)