Social Media Marketing & Management
Social Media Marketing & Management: an English-taught Bachelor's programme in digital communication
What will I learn?
This interdisciplinary programme focuses on social media marketing and management, combining business fundamentals, media production, soft skills, and AI applications. It is structured into a two-semester foundation phase, a four-semester advanced phase, and an internship.
Students gain hands-on experience through real-world projects with industry partners. Core subjects include social media strategy, strategic management, and digital marketing tools. Small groups and innovative teaching methods ensure effective, hands-on learning.
How will I learn?
With around 20 students per semester, classes are small, allowing for personalised support. Learning is highly practice-oriented, with many projects undertaken in collaboration with real companies and organisations.
To gain hands-on experience in media production, students have access to professional equipment and a dedicated production lab owned by the programme.
Where will it take me?
The programme prepares you for the growing job market in social media marketing. With hands-on experience, AI tools, and interdisciplinary projects, you will acquire skills that are in high demand across industries.
Whether you become a social media manager, content creator, strategist, or consultant, your expertise in digital marketing, data-driven analysis, and creative storytelling will open diverse career paths. This dynamic field, along with emerging technologies, offers excellent opportunities for growth and development.
Quick facts
- Degree programme
- Social Media Marketing & Management
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Standard period of study
- 7 semester
- Admission restriction
- Yes
- Admission
- Winter semester
- Teaching language
- English
- Website
- https://sm-bachelor.hdm-stuttgart.de/
- Study contents
- Course catalogue
- Social Media
Special admission procedure
MoreWhat our students say about their experience
“As an international student from Latin America, I’ve really enjoyed studying Social Media Marketing & Management. The programme is super flexible. You can explore everything from content creation to marketing strategy and even business, depending on what you’re passionate about.”
Paulette Aldas
Student from Ecuador
“What I value most about studying Social Media Marketing & Management at HdM is how closely the programme reflects the current digital landscape, it feels relevant, practical, and up to date. The international environment further enriches the experience by bringing together diverse perspectives that make learning more dynamic and inspiring.”
Selin Erki
Student from Germany
Inside the programme: projects, international events, and teaching highlights
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