Certificate in Media Content Management

Businesses, government agencies and nonprofits increasingly utilize a variety of digital communication strategies to engage with the public, clients and other key stakeholders. Graduates from all disciplines often find themselves tasked with these responsibilities in a new job, or find while searching for job opportunities that previous experience or know-how in managing websites, social media or media production is a sought-after skill set.

The Certificate in Media Content Management from Boise State University offers students across campus the opportunity to take courses that demonstrate to hiring managers that they are experienced and versed in the management of various forms of digital media. Working professionals switching careers or those looking to expand their skill set will also benefit from this certificate.

What is a Certificate, Credential, Emphasis or Minor?

The online Certificate in Media Content Management is an 11-credit program with no in-person requirements.

Review the following table for details on required courses and upper-division elective options.

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. STRATCOM 301). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

The following table is an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 11 credits required to earn a Certificate in Media Content Management.

*The per-credit fees listed are for the 2025-26 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree. 

Notice to Boise State, State of Idaho and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program. For more information on reciprocal fee agreements, please visit the HR website.

There are no specific program admissions requirements for the media content management.

If you are a current, degree-seeking Boise State student, use the myBoiseState “change my major” tool to add the certificate.

If you are not a current Boise State student, apply to Boise State and declare the certificate in addition to your major.

We’re here to help! From deciding if an online certificate is right for you, to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a student success coach is the best place to start.

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