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Arizona State University launches bachelor’s degree in content creation
Arizona State University launches bachelor’s degree in content creation
Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, offered through its Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, according to NDTV. The programme aims to train students…
The Story in Brief
Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, offered through its Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, according to NDTV. The programme aims to train students to become social media influencers and digital content creators.
The report, headlined 'Want To Be An Influencer? US Has A College Degree For That', highlights the growing formalisation of influencer marketing as a career path at a major US university.
The Indian Opinion
Some will dismiss this degree as a gimmick, but influencer marketing is a real economic force. Yet universities must ensure such programmes teach critical thinking and ethics, not just self-promotion. The real test will be whether ASU's graduates find sustainable careers or add to the noise. Indian aspirants should watch how this experiment evolves before demanding similar courses here.
Source: ndtv.com
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