Digital Innovation in Media

• Students earn multiple credentials within one degree program: digital innovation in media bachelor’s degree, minor in entrepreneurship and innovation, certificate in computer science, certificate in digital engagement.

• 100% online or a mix of on-campus and online courses to fit the busy schedules and changing needs of today’s degree seekers.

• Nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are industry and academic experts and outstanding in their engagement with students.

• Award-winning, nationally affiliated student organizations that offer opportunities for hands-on experience, access to professional networks, and exclusive internships, job listings, and scholarships.

• Exciting courses in digital brand strategy, social media management, mobile app planning and development, web development and coding, and digital entrepreneurship.

• The digital economy will create 1.7 million digital media-related jobs by 2030 with entry-level salaries ranging from $40,000 to $111,000. – US Bureau of Labor Statistics

• More than 80% of CEOs say finding and hiring employees with the key skills they need to succeed in the digital world will become even greater as business models evolve. – Accenture CEO Survey

• Internationally, as many as 375 million workers — or 14% of the global workforce —will require upskilling by 2030. – McKinsey Global Institute

Become industry-ready for some of the fastest-growing jobs, according to LinkedIn and Indeed:

• Mobile marketing manager

• Digital marketing manager

• Digital product manager

• Social media specialist

• Digital content producer

• Digital business analyst

• Digital merchandizer

• Digital entrepreneur

• Digital brand strategist

• Data analyst

• Data scientist

• Digital brand manager

• Digital media producer

• Online merchant

• Digital advertising strategist

• Online sales manager

• Conversion Manager

In addition to 60 hours of requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences, you will complete 13 hours of foundation courses in the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication and 48 hours of required core courses organized in three curriculum areas: digital engagement, computer science and entrepreneurship and innovation:

• The A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication courses include 15 hours of writing, strategy and digital engagement designed to help you develop a digital mindset and skills to target, engage and convert digital consumers and customers on digital platforms.
• The Department of Computer Science courses include 17 hours of a computational core that will provide you with fundamental knowledge to use programming in a variety of situations.
• The Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship courses include 15 hours of entrepreneurship and innovation designed to develop your understanding of the entrepreneurial process, from idea generation to the implementation of a new business or social venture.

DIGIN majors train with elite faculty in the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Computer Science in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, and the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration. These award-winning and forward-thinking industry pros, scholars, and thought leaders have worked for or consulted with Fortune 500, Fintech 100, Digital 100, the armed services, as well as colleges and universities throughout the country and around the world.

DIGIN faculty have launched digital brands, websites, mobile apps, digital commerce, and cyber security products and services; researched game theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging media technologies. They’re also experienced educators who know coding, applications, web development, entrepreneurship, content creation, and marketing, digital storytelling, social media strategy, digital marketing, and more. They have used their diversity, collaboration, and collective imaginations to design a degree program to give you the blended digital skills industry demands.

DIGIN students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular experiences in person or online to build an impressive personal and professional portfolio of work.

• K-State Ad Club and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) - take part in creative projects for real-world businesses, apply what you’ve learned in national competitions, attend industry conferences, and network with professionals. Learn more about Ad Club & PRSSA

• A.Q. Miller School Ambassador - plan student events, design and develop communication materials, and create social media content. Learn more  about school ambassadors

• Student Media Opportunities - produce a lifestyle magazine, host a sports podcast, manage a student housing app, or write for an online college news platform. Learn more about student media

• Diversity in Computing Club - interact with other technical students, network with professionals and scholars in computing fields, participate in volunteer activities and more.

• Mobile Development Club - develop software for mobile devices such as tablets and phones. Learn more: Learn more about mobile development

• Web Development Club - practice building and maintaining websites and other web-based software. Learn more: Learn more about the Web Dev Club

• Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) – take part in entrepreneurial competitions, workshops, trips to local businesses, and guest entrepreneurial speakers, as well as many additional opportunities for scholarships and for students to network and prepare for an entrepreneurial career. Learn more: Learn more about the Entrepreneurship Club

• Multicultural Business Student Association – learn to succeed in a diverse workforce. Learn more: Learn more about the Multicultural Business Student Association

• Women in Business – members share a common mission of supporting and advocating for the personal and professional development of young women, particularly in business fields, with opportunities for networking, growth, and development. Learn more: Learn more about Women In Business

Students can enhance their learning and add academic emphasis in a variety of areas through professionally recognized certificates:

• Digital Engagement Certificate. Learn more: Digital Engagement Certificate | Kansas State

• Social Media Management Certificate. Learn more: Social Media Management Certification | Kansas State

The A.Q. Miller School scholarship program is one of the largest funders of education in K-State’s College of Arts and Sciences, giving nearly $250,000 in annual scholarships to students. DIGIN students can apply for need-based and merit-based scholarships each academic year.

DIGIN students can also apply for scholarships through The Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship at Kansas State University.

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