“Social media” is an umbrella term for a number of online communicative platforms intended to help businesses and individuals better interact with one another in a virtual environment. Social media programs and courses teach students how to help companies utilize social media channels to their benefit.

Sweden (Sverige) is the largest of the Nordic countries, with a population of about 9.5 million. It borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the bridge of Öresund (Öresundsbron). Sweden has a strong tradition of being an open, yet discreet country.