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About Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing

Are you creative, curious, and interested in how brands connect with audiences online? Upper Iowa University’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing prepares you to create engaging content, analyze marketing data, understand consumer behavior, and develop digital marketing campaigns that help organizations grow. Through hands-on projects, you’ll build the career-ready skills employers seek in today’s digital economy.

Why Digital Marketing at UIU?

Learn by doing with hands-on experience in marketing analytics, SEO, social media marketing, and digital brand strategy. Build a professional portfolio through projects and internship opportunities while learning from experienced faculty. With courses available 100% online, you’ll gain career-ready skills on a schedule that fits your life.

Upcoming Start Dates

Session 1: August 31, 2026
Session 2: October 26, 2026
Session 3: January 11, 2027

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Lina Tran '25

Marketing
Online

Attending UIU has been an incredible experience for me as a first-generation college student from Mount Pleasant, IA. After transferring, I found the flexibility of the online program to be a perfect fit for my busy life. The professors are not only highly knowledgeable but also supportive and responsive whenever I needed help.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing Courses and Curriculum

UIU’s Digital Marketing major combines business fundamentals with specialized coursework in consumer insights, marketing analytics, SEO, social media marketing, digital brand strategy, and digital product innovation. Through hands-on projects and real-world campaigns, you’ll learn how to create engaging content, analyze performance, optimize digital marketing campaigns, and build brands that connect with today’s consumers.

Business Core Requirements

Requirements

  • ECON 160 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 161 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ACCT 201 – Accounting Principles I
  • ACCT 202 – Accounting Principles II
  • BA 210 – Management Principles
  • BA 222 – Management Information Systems
  • BA 256 – Quantitative Analysis for Business I OR MATH 220 – Elementary Statistics
  • FIN 341 – Corporate Financial Management
  • BA 356 – Quantitative Analysis for Business II
  • BA 460 – Strategic Management
  • MKT 100 – Digital Marketing Foundations
  • BA 203 – Business Law and Ethics
  • BA 274 – Business Communication

Total Credits: 39

Digital Marketing Courses

Requirements

  • MKT 110 – Marketing Research
  • MKT 200 – Consumer Insights in a Digital World
  • MKT 230 – Marketing Analytics & Optimization

Four of the following (12 Credits)

  • MKT 210 – Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications
  • MKT 220 – Social Commerce & Community Management
  • MKT 300 – Digital Sales Strategy & Leadership
  • MKT 310 – Digital Brand Strategy & Management
  • MKT 320 – Digital Product Innovation
  • MKT 410 – Applied Digital Marketing Internship
  • MKT 440 – Digital Marketing Strategy & Performance

Total Credits: 21

Digital Marketing Skills You'll Learn

Digital marketing professionals combine creativity with data-driven decision making to build meaningful customer experiences and grow brands online. In UIU’s Digital Marketing program, you’ll develop technical, analytical, and communication skills through hands-on projects and real-world marketing applications. Key skills include:

  • Marketing Analytics
  • Consumer Insights & Market Research
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Brand Strategy
  • Content Creation & Digital Storytelling
  • Data Analysis & Campaign Optimization
  • User Experience (UX) Fundamentals
  • Digital Product Innovation
  • Professional Communication

Featured Digital Marketing Course Topics

Marketing Analytics

Measure campaign performance and turn data into actionable insights.

Digital Marketing Campaigns

Create campaigns across search, social media, email, and digital platforms.

SEO & User Experience

Optimize websites and customer journeys to improve engagement and conversions.

Professional Portfolio

Build real-world experience through hands-on projects and internship opportunities.

Digital Marketing Careers

Student working on a laptop and taking notesGraduates of UIU’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing are prepared to help organizations grow through creative, data-driven marketing strategies. Below are a few examples of careers that align with the skills you’ll build in the program.

  • Growth Marketing Manager – Develop data-driven marketing strategies that attract, engage, and retain customers while driving business growth through digital campaigns, experimentation, and performance optimization.
  • Marketing Analyst – Turn marketing data into actionable insights by measuring campaign performance, identifying consumer trends, and helping organizations make informed business decisions through analytics and research.
  • Product Marketing Manager – Bring new products and services to market by combining customer insights, brand strategy, digital storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to connect products with the right audiences.

Career Opportunities

Marketing professionals reviewing work on a laptopDigital marketing is one of today’s fastest-evolving business fields, creating opportunities across nearly every industry. In addition to traditional marketing roles, graduates may pursue specialized careers in digital strategy, e-commerce, AI-powered marketing, user experience, product marketing, and emerging technologies, such as:

  • AI Content Strategist
  • Digital Brand Community Manager
  • E-commerce Performance Analyst
  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist
  • Social Commerce Manager
  • User Experience (UX) Researcher

UIU Locations for Bachelor's Degree in Digital Marketing

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Convenient, Focused Scheduling

UIU digital marketing students have the advantage of focusing on fewer classes at once with the Two-at-a-Time schedule. Plus, convenient evening or online courses ensure your education fits your unique lifestyle.

Admissions & Aid

High school grad, transfer student, international student, working adult or military veteran? No matter your path, we’ll help you navigate the UIU admissions and financial aid process.

Go Further with an MBA

Earned your undergraduate degree in Marketing? Consider UIU’s MBA program to advance your career even further.

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Easily Transfer Credits

If you have credits from another college, our generous transfer credit policy means you can likely apply many of those credits to your degree program at UIU. You may transfer:

  • Up to 78 credits from an accredited two-year college
  • Up to 90 credits from a four-year college

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get a Digital Marketing degree?

At UIU, you can complete your bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing in about four years. UIU’s unique course schedule breaks the academic year into four eight-week sessions and one accelerated six-week session. This allows you more time to focus on your courses and balance your academic life with your other commitments. Learn more about UIU’s course schedule.

Can I get a Digital Marketing degree online?

Yes! UIU offers a bachelor of Digital Marketing online, at UIU’s Fayette Campus in Fayette, IA and at select centers. Learn more about online learning at UIU.