Master in Global Business Journalism

It was originally established in 1911 under the name “Tsinghua College” and had been renamed several times since then: from “Tsinghua School” which was used one year after its establishment, to “National Tsinghua University” which was adopted three years after the foundation of its university section in 1925. The university is one of the nine tertiary institutions in the..

Starting in September 2007, this program trains students how to cover the fast-changing world of global business, economics and finance, with a focus on China’s role in the global marketplace.

The program seeks 30 English-speaking graduate students from China and other countries eager to gain expertise in this vital field of coverage. Students may enroll in the program full-time for two years or part-time for three-year.

Respected international journalists, along with other business and economic experts, will lead the courses. These professors will offer comparative studies of Chinese, Japanese and Western companies and financial markets. In particular, students will analyze cases studies of path-breaking Chinese corporations.

Students will acquire a unique set of tools for covering China’s growth, including expertise in Internet search and in techniques of investigative reporting. Just as important, they will gain a deeper understanding of economic journalism as practiced by top-quality global publications. Graduates will come away with a network of contacts and sources who will enrich their reporting for years to come.

Basic Courses

Understanding Contemporary China and Media

Chinese Language tutorial 

Cross-Cultural Communication Studies 

Media Research Methods

Core Courses

English News Reporting and Writing

English Financial News Reporting and Writing

Ethics In Journalism

Advanced News Reporting and Writing

Advanced English Financial News Reporting and Writing

Economics for Journalists

Accounting and Finance for Journalists

Journalism and Communication Theories

Narrative Writing

Opinion and News Commentary

Multi-media Business reporting

Corporate Communication