Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to:  1) understand the key metrics used for measurement in social media analytics and how they vary by platform, 2) evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment in a social media marketing campaign, 3) demonstrate knowledge of various ways to analyze and visualize data from social media platforms using Excel, SPSS, and/or other analytic tools, and 4) apply these analytic concepts to a company analysis and relate them to broader business outcomes.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 17.05.2021 - 04.06.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Suzanne Altobello

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course focuses on how to analyze data from social media networks in order to serve the strategic needs of business organizations. The course will begin with the basics of social media listening and the types of metrics used in social media platforms. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of social media ad campaigns using statistical analysis. Students perform analyses in Excel, SPSS, or other free online analysis tools on data from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and/or other social media platforms. Students will also perform sentiment/content analysis and influencer analysis. Students will use real world data to practice analytic methods to convert social media data to insights into market structure, consumers perceptions of the brand, and marketing strategy. This course will help students prepare for professional analytics certifications.

DETAILS

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    none

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure