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Program Overview
The Marketing-Social Media technical diploma program at Madison College will help marketers get a leading edge on their organization's social media strategy. This diploma is designed for communications and marketing professionals who engage with their target market on various social media channels. You will learn social media principles, develop an integrated marketing campaign incorporating traditional and digital channels, SEO techniques, web considerations for marketers, and the latest in mobile marketing techniques.
Program Details
Students in MATC's Marketing-Social Media diploma program can attend full or part-time.
Marketing - Social Media diploma classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
Madison College Marketing-Social Media diploma holders are ready for a range of professional positions as:
- Social Networking Media Specialist
- Media Strategist/Planner
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application available on September 15, 2024
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application available on September 15, 2024
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Marketing-Social Media career.
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Career Outcomes
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 34 24 28 Number of Surveys Sent 34 24 28 Number of Surveys Returned 28 14 21 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 13 9 12 Percent Available for Employment 46.4% 64.3% 57.1% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 50.0% 35.7% 42.9% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 12 6 11 Percent of Graduates Employed 92.3% 66.7% 91.7% Employed in Related Occupation 9 3 8 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 75.0% 50.0% 72.7% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 3 3 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 25.0% 50.0% 27.3% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 3 1 Percent Seeking Employment 7.7% 33.3% 8.3% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.2 3.2 Number of Satisfaction Responses 15 9 19 Very Satisfied (4) 8 4 6 Percent Very Satisfied 53.3% 44.4% 31.6% Satisfied (3) 7 4 11 Percent Satisfied 46.7% 44.4% 57.9% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 1 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 1 1 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 11.1% 5.3% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 27 14 21 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 12 6 11 Before Enrollment 3 0 2 Percent Before Enrollment 25.0% 0.0% 18.2% While Attending the College 2 5 4 Percent While Attending the College 16.7% 83.3% 36.4% After Training at the College 7 1 5 Percent After Training at the College 58.3% 16.7% 45.5% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 13 6 11 In College District 8 4 7 Percent In College District 61.5% 66.7% 63.6% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 1 2 Percent of In Wisconsin 7.7% 16.7% 18.2% Outside of Wisconsin 3 1 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 23.1% 16.7% 9.1% Employer Location Unknown 1 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 7.7% 0.0% 9.1% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 8 2 5 Average Monthly Wage $4,228 $3,391 $4,462 Average Hourly Wage $24.58 $19.71 $25.94 Average Work Hours per Week 43.1 40.0 42.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 1 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 $40.00 $20.00 Average Work Hours per Week 20.0 20.0 23.3 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions American Marketing and Publishing Sales Representative Sun Prairie Bob's Discount Furniture Sales Supervisor Roseville MN Devil's Head Resort Guest Services Manager Merrimac Kool View Co Marketing Manager McFarland Trek Hospitality Marketing & Social Media Director VIP Sports Marketing Event Coordinator Mequon * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
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