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Social Sciences Media & Communication

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Digital and Social Media Communication
策略數碼及社交媒體傳訊深造文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
MC006B
Application Code
2180-MC006B

Credit
60
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
20 Apr 2024 (Sat)
Duration
Around 12 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$41,200 per programme
Deadline on 17 Feb 2024 (Sat)
Enquiries
3762 0868
2571 0630
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to offer an interdisciplinary exploration of the contemporary development in the social media and digital communication in the local and global contexts.
 
The programme examines the impacts and applications of social media in influencing corporate communication, advertising, public relations, entertainment and commerce. It focuses on developing the students’ imaginative and analytical abilities as well as the communication and practical skills across diverse platforms and environments. It challenges and encourages students to extend and explore their professional practices and become innovative and resourceful leaders in the rapidly evolving media and communication industries.

 

This programme is designed for:

  • Strategic Planners and Content Developers in digital media, PR and advertising agencies;
  • Business owners;
  • Sales, Management, Marketing, Executives and Managers in public utility organizations, private companies, Government Departments and NGOs, who are involved in digital and social media communication campaigns/initiatives;
  • People in multiple roles including developing digital and social media campaigns for their organizational and product brands;
  • Anyone pursuing a career in the digital and social media industries

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. Cultivate advanced knowledge of digital and social media trends; the key concepts of the media platforms and their applications in corporate communication.
  2. Critically analyse and create the images and visual components in relation to narrative structure and storytelling.
  3. Devise and develop comprehensive advertising and communication campaigns with cutting-edge techniques and online platforms.
  4. Create, adapt, craft and deliver customized social media content, engage audiences to their message and present the ideas in a professional and compelling manner.
  5. Cultivate the knowledge and perspective for corporate brand building online and offline.
  6. Conduct digital research, design and create effective social media campaigns using a variety of platforms to evaluate their impacts and performance.

Programme Details

Module Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Module 1: Contemporary Studies in Digital and Social Media Communication


1. Identify the development and trend of digital media, and scrutinize their similarities and differences with traditional media;

2. Explain channel features and capabilities and channel dynamics of a wide variety of social media platforms;

3. Interpret the digital landscape and evaluate the power of social networks in communication and behaviour change processes;

4. Define authenticity and message branding and incorporate them into strategic digital and social communication.

  • Module 2: Visual Communication

1. Develop critical understanding and awareness of the basic visual components and visual structure;

2. Critically analyse how the visual structure relates to narrative and story structure;

3. Critically examine the photographic uses in the digital age and the relationship between image and imagination;

4. Aesthetically create and express vision to arouse audience’s emotions, create a visual style and gives unity to work.

  • Module 3: Writing for Social Media and Strategic Communication

1. Write clearly, precisely and accurately with style for specific audiences;

2. Distinguish, analyse, and manage the way audiences allocate their attention;

3. Aesthetically blend text, graphical content, multimedia and hyper textual and interactive elements;

4. Create portfolios of written work for usage in strategic communication environment.

  • Module 4: New Media Advertising

1. Scrutinize the fundamentals of advertising and PR in new media;

2. Examine and apply the creative strategies to formulate new media advertising campaign;

3. Critically analyse the types of advertising messages that organizations use to reach their target stakeholders and identify the consumer decision-making process;

4. Plan advertising or PR campaign on digital media.

 

  • Module 5: Integrated Digital Branding

1. Cultivate and extend the knowledge and perspective for brand building and reputation management in today’s fast-changing environment;

2. Critically examine the interdisciplinary approach of branding in the digital age across different platforms;

3. Manage a brand from a corporate perspective, including the development and positioning of new brand or brand renewal, brand design and aesthetics, as well as brand portfolio management;

4. Analyse the opportunities and potential challenges in branding and the relationship of corporate branding, communication, and social responsibility.

 

  • Module 6: Digital Storytelling

1. Critically examine the interactivity and narrative as well as theories and specificities of digital media;

2. Critically scrutinize issues in digital media including subjectivity, repetition, sequences and transitions, rhythm and movement;

3. Critically analyse and create the images and visual components in relation to narrative structure and storytelling;

4. Aesthetically apply the skills of digital video production to express their vision as well as to create and produce narrative content for different media platforms.

 

  • Module 7: Social Media Campaign: Design and Measurement
1. Analyse the trend and development of social media in the global society;

2. Critically evaluate the current social media marketing practice at a global level, and identify ways to increase performances;

3. Identify and analyse effective social media marketing strategies, tools and development approaches for building brand awareness, increasing market share and entering new markets;

4. Scrutinize the relationship between the design, deployment and implementation of social media marketing strategies;

5. Design and create reflective and creative social media campaigns that are shaped by social, economic, political and cultural factors.

Students who have successfully completed module 1 to module 7 will be awarded "Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Digital and Social Media Communication" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Lecturers

  • Ms. Renée Kwan

As former Managing Director of TBWA\Hakuhodo Guang Zhou (affiliate agency of global communication network Omnicom), Renée has 25+ years of experience in the fields of media communication, branding, advertising and event management, both agency and corporate sides.  With the TV programme production knowledge in her early stage of career, and subsequent senior management roles in various global communication networks including Nitro Group, Publicis and Asatsu-DK, Renée is one of the well-respected media communication expert in the industry. The brands she had worked with include Nissan Automobiles, Unilever, Mitsubishi Motors, Hewlett Packard, Sony Ericsson, Kodak and Marlboro, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Emperor Watch and Jewelry, to name just a few.  In the last six years Renée had worked as Brand Strategy Consultant. Her projects included a CBD development in Tianjin, China; the rebranding of Cathay Pacific and the pitch for Vitasoy International.

As a life-long learner and with her increased love for adult teaching and learning, Renée is pursuing her Doctor of Education degree, in addition to her accomplished Master of Education with distinction awarded by University of Bristol, UK; and a MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Renée is also a member of Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals’ Association.

 

  • Ms. Wendy Kwan

Wendy Kwan is a leading trainer in PR and communications. She specializes in strategic communication, presentation skills and writing for the media. With 16 years of training experience, she has delivered more than 400 courses to business executives. She has led on-camera simulation workshops for government departments such as the Hong Kong Observatory and the Treasury. Her courses are favourably rated by participants as practical and inspiring. She has also been invited to host public seminars in the annual Hong Kong Education and Careers Expo.  Apart from business training, Wendy also teaches communication courses at the Hong Kong Baptist University and HKU Space. She previously held senior positions in corporations including Standard Chartered Bank, PCCW and MTR. Wendy graduated from the University of Hong Kong. She obtained her MBA from the University of Leicester and was awarded a teaching certificate from the University of Cambridge.
 

  • Ms. Sandy Ling

Sandy began her advertising career with Grey China working on the British-American Tobacco account — a baptism by fire, as tobacco was one of the most restricted product categories in China at the time. After 5 years, she returned to Hong Kong and worked with some of the city’s most notable agencies and the world’s most iconic brands like Nokia, Volkswagen, Cheung Kong Holdings, Canon, IBM, Hongkong Land, MTR Hong Kong, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Huawei, Wyeth and KFC.


Sandy’s career has led her towards a myriad of functions — from media, client servicing and strategic planning to production and operations — and she now takes these unique and first-hand experiences to lead and inspire the accounts servicing team. As the senior liaison with clients and business partners, Sandy leverages strategic planning, financial acumen, brand and marketing knowledge, advertising savvy and leadership skills to take her clients' businesses to the next level.

Specialties: Registered Career Coach, RCaC,
Association of Coaching & Training

 

  • Ms. Janice Lui

Janice Lui is one of the few people in Hong Kong that have flourish cross media experience.  She currently serves as Editor and Anchor of Hong Kong Economic Journal.  Duties include producing & anchoring online content.

Before the digital days, Janice was the Finance Editor and Producer of FM 104 Metro Finance and Assistant Business Editor of Asia Television (ATV).  She also worked for a number of influential local dailies and magazine: Ming Pao Daily and Forbes Zinbenjia, the Chinese edition of the U.S. Forbes Magazine.

She obtained her MBA from California State University, Hayward and was awarded Diploma in Journalism from Hong Kong Shue Yan College.

 

  • Ms. Ada Wong

Founder of Avail Media Creative, has more than 12 years of experience in producing social contents for many various brands in their connections and engagement. She has full knowledge of the digital platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) and collaboration with KOL which is an important trend for the digital and social media.
 

  • Mr. C.W. Poon

Mr Poon is a multimedia production professional. He runs his own agency, directing and producing in-house videos and films for vast range of brands and multinational corporations such as HSBC, Citibank, Bank of China, Bank of Communication, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Hutchison, Mercedes-Benz, Asia Hollywood, Chow Tai Fook and Hong Kong Jockey Club.


With more than twenty years of  experience in TV production, digital visual effects and digital photography, Poon’s skills on studio production, EFP/ENG, outside broadcasting, linear/non-linear editing, as well as the knowledge of cameras, editing equipment and digital recording device in both HD and UHD format,  PC & Mac-based production tools (such as Avid, FCP, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Motion, Combustion and Photoshop) are rare in the market.
 

Mr. Poon earned his Master of Science in Multimedia and Entertainment technology from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Bachelor of Computer Science from Victoria University of Technology. Poon has been teaching part-time in various higher education institutions for years.

  • Ms. Erica Lau

With over 13 years experience in advertising industry after her graduation with a Master of Science in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She worked in a few 4As agencies serving a wide range of premium brands such as MasterCard, Cheung Kong Properties, Japan National Tourism Organization, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Kao skincare, Nissin, GU apparel and Daikin air conditioning. She started her SLASH career in 2017, she worked as a creative director, a social media professional, a video producer and a voiceover. Variety is the spice of life, she is committed to continuously unleash her multiple identities.

  • Mr. R. Wong

Mr. Wong possesses over 20 years of global strategic marketing, PR and corporate communication leadership experiences gained from MNCs partnering with senior leadership team to accomplish business objectives.
 

A member of the global communication leadership team and regional spokesperson with proven track records in leading go-to-market communications campaigns to engage stakeholders.  Experience in a matrix, multi-national and multi-cultural MNCs to build brand leadership and steer Corporate Marketing and Communications across Asia Pacific region with extensive networks in Greater China and ASEAN countries.
 

Responsible for content strategy, development of corporate messages, and cascade leadership communications on online and offline communication channels. Full-spectrum coverage on ATL and BTL communications, public relations, CSR, corporate brand building, government and trade association relations, media management and crisis communications.

Gained a balanced portfolio from b2b and b2c with solid experiences to manage global agencies for global branding and marketing communications.  Over 10 years of internet and interactive media experiences to stimulate brand and stakeholder engagement.
 

  • Mr Joe Wong

With over a decade in agency / consultancy field, Joe is a constant enthusiast in incorporating his experience and knowledge of digital innovations, social media trends and consumer behavioural understanding to deliver the best in digital marketing. 


Served the likes of Google, Alibaba, HSBC, PANDORA and McDonald’s, Joe is eager to share and teach what he acquired through his fruitful career track.


Joe is also the Silver Award Winner of HK Digital Advertising Start-ups X Publishing (Writers) Promotion Support Scheme by HKAIM, 2019.
 

Date

Saturdays and/or Sundays

Time

2:00-5:00 p.m. and/or 6:00-9:00 p.m.
[Class(es) might also be scheduled on weekday evening in some special occasions.]

Venue

Hong Kong Island side Learning Centres

Special notes to ADMITTED students: To facilitate students' learning, students are expected to have their own Macintosh computers and mobile devices for Visual Communication and Digital Storytelling modules.

Application Code 2180-MC006B -

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$41,200 per programme (Effective from October 2023 intake. To be paid in two instalments, non-refundable and subject to change without prior notice. Admin charge applies to course withdrawal.)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university;

If the degree is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

i.          an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or

ii.         a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL,or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or

iii.        HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or

iv.         HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or

v.          equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with other equivalent qualification(s) and at least 5 years of relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit. They must also satisfy the English requirement listed above.

 

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Digital and Social Media Communication
策略數碼及社交媒體傳訊深造文憑
COURSE CODE 40G124171 FEES $41,200 ENQUIRY 3762-0868
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Digital and Social Media Communication

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

Applicants should submit the filled HKU SPACE application form (SF26) with:

  • copies of academic qualifications;
  • 500-word personal statement (outlining your education, training and working experience and saying how you think will benefit from the programme);
  • resume;
  • copy of HKID card/passport;
  • a crossed cheque for $150 application fee (non-refundable) made payable to "HKU SPACE".
  • In Person
    To any of our enrolment centres (https://hkuspace.hku.hk/learning-centre); or
  • By Post
    Mail to Ms Cherry Chow at Room 1109, Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. 

 

Payment Method

1. Cash or EPS

Cash or EPS are accepted at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque or bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please write the programme title(s)  and the applicant’s name on the back of the cheque. 

3. VISA/MasterCard

Course applicants, who are alumni and holders of HKU SPACE Mastercard, may enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses of HK$2,000 and over. For enquiries, please contact our enrolment centres.

Notes

  1. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or Mastercard if the course is to start shortly.
  2. Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, cheque or online PPS will be reimbursed by a cheque; fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to credit card account used for payment.
  3. In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme teams for details.
  4. Fees and places on courses are not transferrable. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  5. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  6. For additional copies of receipts, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’ to any of our enrolment centres. Such copies will normally be issued at the end of a course.