Oral Roberts University's Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media Management is a 100% online certificate program designed to prepare students to create, manage, and grow digital communities through effective social media strategies. Combining practical communication skills with faith-based leadership principles, this program equips students to engage audiences, build meaningful connections, and communicate with purpose across today's leading digital platforms.
Social media plays a critical role in how organizations, ministries, nonprofits, businesses, and brands connect with their audiences. This certificate provides foundational knowledge in content creation, social media strategy, audience engagement, digital communication, and platform analytics. Students learn how to develop effective social media campaigns, create compelling content, measure performance, and build online communities that drive meaningful impact.
Rooted in Oral Roberts University's mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders, the program integrates biblical values with modern communication practices, preparing students to serve with integrity, creativity, and excellence in both ministry and marketplace settings.
Requiring only 9 undergraduate credit hours, this certificate offers a flexible pathway to develop in-demand social media skills while balancing work, ministry, family, or other commitments.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media Management equips students with practical skills applicable in churches, ministries, nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. Career opportunities may include:
To earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media Management, you will take the following courses:
This online certificate consists of 9 credit hours and can be completed in as little as six months by taking one 3-credit-hour course at a time.
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