Social Media Marketing

MGMT X 460.398

Most use social media for personal purposes but not everyone understands how to use social media for business. Go beyond posting and liking to examine how to leverage social media as a powerful marketing tool.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $525.00
As few as 5 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Examine the various channels and platforms that make up the social media ecosystem
  • Study current examples and future opportunities of how marketers can harness the power of social media to create awareness and buzz
  • Learn to integrate social media into integrated marketing strategy

About this course:

This course looks at the channels of marketing, advertising and communication that make up social media and the Web, exploring how these tools fit into a company's traditional integrated marketing strategy. Using case studies and real-world examples from large corporations and small businesses, students explore current examples and future opportunities of how marketing professionals embrace online social networks, user-generated content and content sharing to create brand awareness and buzz. Learn practical tips and techniques, as well as see the bigger picture to help successfully leverage social media marketing for your own environment and purpose.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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404450
Fee:
$525.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Mark Burgess
404451
Fee:
$525.00
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Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 09, 2025
Course Requirements
No textbook required for this section.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
406033
Fee:
$525.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
406034
Fee:
$525.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to February 22, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.

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