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    Online Bachelor's Programs in Media

    A bachelor's degree is a first step into the higher academic world for many students. Whether obtained online or in a classroom, these qualifications usually represent a significant investment of time, money and intellectual effort.

    What is an online bachelor's in media? Media is the general term describing nearly every form of mass communication. Students taking a bachelor's degree program in this subject might find themselves studying television, social media, radio, newspapers and perhaps fine arts media. Often, these programs tend to focus on management of talent and broadcasting resources. Common topics include music business management, accounting, broadcasting technology and internet media. Students should generally expect to take classes fulfilling the general education requirements of the school's jurisdiction and accrediting body, such as literature, international studies or sciences. These online degrees often take three to four years to complete.

    Students who take media bachelor's programs often develop an understanding of how information is distributed to a mass audience. This often contributes to the effectiveness of strategies designed to reach large numbers of people.

    Taking a realistic look at the cost of a program is often necessary to obtain financing and inform other decisions, and prices can vary drastically between schools. If tuition is not immediately obvious from promotional materials, contact the school of your choice directly.

    Students might use learned skills for anything from increasing their own business's social media following to directing advertising expenditures for a large multinational corporation. At the entry level, graduates might expect to secure a job as a social media listener. These individuals are part of an organization's marketing department. Their primary duties are to scour internet media for mentions of the company and respond according to policy when it is appropriate to do so.

    With the many media programs available, it is probable there is one that fits your criteria. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.