MLI26C739 - Social Media Analytics, Lectures, 16.5.2022-3.6.2022

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: 16.05.2022 - 03.06.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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