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Journalism · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Economic & Financial Reporting

“Follow the money.” This specialized journalism course trains students to interpret complex financial data and translate it into compelling stories for the general public. Students will learn to read balance sheets, understand market fluctuations, and cover the intersection of business, politics, and society. The goal is to produce financial literacy and hold powerful economic institutions accountable.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Analyze corporate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L)
  2. Understand key economic indicators (GDP, Inflation, Interest Rates)
  3. Translate technical financial jargon into plain language
  4. Report on stock markets, commodities, and cryptocurrencies
  5. Investigate corporate fraud and white-collar crime
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to Business Journalism
  2. 02Macroeconomics 101 for Reporters
  3. 03Reading the Balance Sheet
  4. 04The Income Statement & Cash Flow
  5. 05Central Banks & Monetary Policy
  6. 06Reporting on Inflation & Cost of Living
  7. 07Corporate Governance & Ethics
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Covering the Stock Market: Bulls & Bears
  10. 10Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  11. 11Tech & Startups: VC Funding & IPOs
  12. 12Global Trade & Supply Chains
  13. 13Crypto & Fintech: The New Economy
  14. 14Investigative Financial Journalism
  15. 15Personal Finance Reporting
  16. 16Final Project: The In-Depth Business Feature

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The In-Depth Business Feature

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan by Sebastian Mallaby
  2. Show Me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication by Chris Roush
  3. Understanding Financial Statements by Lyn M. Fraser
  4. Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin
  5. Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
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