China, as a driving force for the world economic development, increasingly impacts the global economy. In-depth, professional business reporting is becoming essential in China. There is a need for more sophisticated coverage by international media of financial markets, international business and trade, business management and infrastructure, personnel issues and financial performance.
In-depth, professional business reporting is becoming essential in China as it increasingly impacts the world economy. There is a need for more sophisticated coverage of financial markets, international business and trade, business management and infrastructure, personnel issues and financial performance. Even so, China's business journalism needs to move to the next level in the complex world of global finance. Business journalism in China needs the kind of professional training in business reporting to cover Chinese and international companies as they engage in mergers and acquisitions, issue debt and hedge risks in global capital markets.
China's continued economic growth attracts more and more investment from multinationals, which are establishing representative offices or companies across the country. Multinational corporations in China need public relations officers who can write newsworthy press releases, act as a professional spokesperson and cope with reporters from domestic and international media.
The fully English taught MA in Global Business Journalism is designed to meet the above need. The program will offer international students the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics and finance in China. The courses offered will respond to a growing public interest in business and economic news and to an increasing demand for trained editors and reporters to cover the field.
The Tsinghua GBJ-MA is new and already recognized by students and recruiters alike as a world-class programme. As the TSJC, we accept only the most talented individuals from around the globe, creating a class which is truly international, as well as culturally and professionally diverse. The 2-year, full time programme is intense, fast-moving, and rewarding. You will emerge with new opportunities before you, new connections and networks, a new outlook on your career. It is 2 years that will last you a lifetime.
The program aims at bringing business journalism in China in line with the top international reporting standards. TSJC has a long history of cooperation with and has close contacts with major international media and financial corporations such as BusinessWeek, Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times, the Washington Post, the New York Times, CNN and others.
For the program, the School of Journalism and Communication will, in collaboration with such international journalism educational organizations such as the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the Knight Fellowship and the National Press Foundation offer a range of courses including a comparative analysis of the financial statements of Chinese and Western companies, an examination of conflicts of interests and how they can hobble firms, and insights into complex financial instruments such as derivatives. The goal is to create a cadre of top-notch business reporters and editors, who can produce clear, balanced and intelligent coverage of Chinese and global companies, and media savvy corporate public relations officers.
The program will also take full advantage of Tsinghua抯 prestigious School of Economics and Management, so students will have a deep understanding of the overall global economy and the ability to tackle complicated economic and business issues.
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Courses and Requirements
(Minimum requirement of successful completion is 28 Credits for 2- year mode
Minimum requirement of successful completion is 38 Credits for 3- year mode)
1. Compulsory Courses ≥7 Credits
Understanding Contemporary China and Media 3 Credits
Chinese Language (Beginner’s level) 2 Credits Plus one of the following:
Cross-Cultural Studies 2 Credits
Media Research Methods 2 Credits
[The compulsory courses are compulsory for all journalism school students.]
2. Core Courses ≥10 Credits
1.Basic Business News Writing- Art of the interview 3 Credits
2.Advanced Business News Writing 3 Credits
(will include investigative reporting)
3. Multimedia Business Reporting 2 Credits
4. Business Accounting and Finance 2 Credits
5. Legal and Ethical Issues In Business Reporting
- ethics and corporate governance 2 Credits
3. Elective Courses ≥5 Credits
1. Hot topics in the Global Economy (immigration, migration,
outsourcing, global trade – identify and how to cover them) 2 Credits
2. Politics and Current Affairs in China 2 Credits
3. Corporate Strategies, Case Studies of Chinese and
Global Companies 2 Credits
4. Personal Finance Reporting 1 Credit*
* half semester course: two hours per week. It can be made into one semester with one hour per week.
4 . Other Requirements 6 Credits
Students are required to complete an internship as a way to gain professional experience in a news organization in China or abroad with written permission from the Program Director.
Student may elect to complete either a formal academic dissertation or a professional journalism portfolio.
Students who choose to write a dissertation are required to conduct an independent research project. Students will be assigned to a faculty member who has an interest in the particular topic or issue that is the focus of their research. Students are required to submit a dissertation of no less than 12,000 words and no more than 15,000 words in English.
Professional Journalism Portfolio
This module requires students to submit a portfolio of journalistic work accompanied by detailed explanations of the background work involved. The portfolio of journalistic work should demonstrate the student’s ability to initiate ideas and undertake the necessary research to produce a finished and substantial work of news reporting. The subject(s) must be approved by a course tutor beforehand. The portfolio should be made up of a single piece of in-depth news reporting of no less than 3,000 words, or a series of news stories focused on a single topic totaling at least 4,000 words, and be accompanied by a description of the development and research involved in its production totaling at least 3,000 words.
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Required Application Documents
-Completed and signed application form
-Statement of Purpose and Resume
-A copy of degree/diplomas certificate
-Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate institutions
-Two letters of recommendation
-A copy of passport
*For non-English speaking students, please provide English level certificates (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc).
Second round before June 30.
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Admission Process
Admission will be made through a competitive selection process. The Admission
Committee will take into consideration of a number of factors in evaluating each applicant,
including but not limited to prior academic performance, professional experience, and
contribution to the community. An interview may be conducted in certain circumstances.
Timeline (for each academic year)
- Application Deadline: 1st round March 15, 2nd round June 30.
- Admission Decision: mid-to-late June
- Registration: mid-to-late August
All application documents sent via air mail MUST be received by the Office of School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University on or before the application deadline.
Address: School of Journalism and Communication, Omnicom Building, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084
P.R. China
Tel: 86-10-62796842
Fax: 86-10-62771410
E-mail: tsjcws@tsinghua.edu.cn
An application will not be reviewed until all the documents required are received and are complete.
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Enrollment
Candidates must forward completed application package to International Office of School of Journalism and Communication by registered post or courier beforeMarch 15.
