An International Virtual Short Course is a brief online educational program concentrating on a particular subject or area of study. These courses are available globally, enabling participants worldwide to engage and gain insights from international instructors.
This virtual short course examines the significant challenges and opportunities posed by the advancing digital society.

Considering the previous matter, Department of Communication Science Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo in collaboration with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Burapha University (BUU), Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Akemi Business School (ABS), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur (UPNVJT), Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ), Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka (UHAMKA), and Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) to commence this discourse.

• Public Relation: Influencer, company branding, and consumer behavior
• Gender: Social Media & Gender Issues in Content Production
• Media: Media Literacy and Social Movement
• Journalistic: Artificial Intelligence, News Bias, and Inaccuracy Problems