The use of technology is just one area in which social workers must have translational knowledge and skill. Social workers must not only be able to effectively leverage technology and social media, but are often responsible for financial management tasks such budgeting, accounting, and cost/benefit analysis, particularly within non-profit agencies. This course draws from multiple disciplines (e.g., business, marketing, communication) to help students understand and utilize business and technology skills in the work they do as social workers. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: marketing and program development, ethical and effective use of social media, telemedicine and fiscal resource management.

The use of technology is just one area in which social workers must have translational knowledge and skill. Social workers must not only be able to effectively leverage technology and social media, but are often responsible for financial management tasks such budgeting, accounting, and cost/benefit analysis, particularly within non-profit agencies. This course draws from multiple disciplines (e.g., business, marketing, communication) to help students understand and utilize business and technology skills in the work they do as social workers. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: marketing and program development, ethical and effective use of social media, telemedicine and fiscal resource management.