The marketing industry has undergone a fundamental transformation as consumers and businesses increasingly shift their attention from traditional marketing media to digital media. Today, companies must connect with customers and other businesses through digital channels – such as websites, e-newsletters and social media – and adjust their marketing mix in order to succeed.
Despite digital marketing's prevalence, research by the Harvard Business Review and industry consultants has found that only a small portion of companies feel they use social media effectively.
Appalachian's Marketing (BSBA) – Digital Marketing degree helps fill this skills gap by preparing students for the business requirements of digital and social media marketing. Appalachian is one of the few universities in the countries to offer such a program and has partnered with companies to create this opportunity.

