How to be a social media influencer, Ireland University social media influencer course, social media influencer course: In the age of social media, people around the world are opting for the role of social media influencer and earning lakhs and crores. Apart from enjoying a massive fan base, social media influencers are also getting opportunities in movies, especially in Bollywood. Influencers like Bhuvan Bam, Carryminati, and Rajat Dalal have already made their way into the world of entertainment. Bhuvan Bam famous for BB Ki Vines acted in the Disney Plus Hotstar series Taaza Khabar, Carryminati made a special appearance in Runway 34, and Rajat Dalal is currently party of the controversial reality show Bigg Boss. As a result, the profession of social media influencer is amping curiosity among youths around the world. To cater to this, an Ireland university has come up with a course that will teach students how to become social media influencers.
Ireland's South East Technological University has come up with a Bachelors course named Content Creation and Social Media. The official website of the college reads, "Do your family and friends complain about you being on your phone all the time? Well now Is your chance to put all that screen time to good use by proving that you can have a successful and exciting career using your digital devices to connect with millions of people across the world.
Experts tell us that the global influencer market is currently worth around $21 billion. We know that influencing; social media marketing; digital content writing and digital strategising are important business activities and socially vital in connecting people and ideas. The employment opportunities in the digital media industry are endless. The best way to become an executive part of this huge enterprise is to transform yourself into an industry professional. We are here to help you become that professional. Your career in digital media will be launched by taking part in our exciting new programme focusing on content creation and the harnessing of social media power.
On finishing our programme you can start an energising media job in the worlds of business, campaigning, selling and influencing. Over the course of the programme you will learn to become an expert in social media theory and practice. You will enlarge your talent for connecting with people who are interested in what you have to say. We will help you professionalise your practice so that it transforms from hobby to career. We do this by educating you in how to think smarter about your online practice because that’s what the best professionals do."
Course director Irene McCormic at South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow, was quoted by a newswire saying, "Influencing is something that's catching fire...The idea grew out of a summer crash course "Digital Hustle". It was launched by McCormick that was taught by TikTokers and attracted 350 applicants for 30 places.
"It got amazing traction, we could see the appetite for more, so we broadened it to degree level," said McCormick. After two years of development the course -- a four-year-long bachelor's degree in "Content Creation and Social Media" -- received accreditation and welcomed its first intake of 15 students last month.