J230 Introduction to Business Reporting

This course provides a foundation for reporting on a broad range of business topics, from IPOs and market swings to employment gains and trade flows. Learn how the likes of Apple and Google go from startup to global giants that influence the lives of billions. We’ll draw on timed in-class assignments to sharpen writing and analytical skills and provide a realistic sense of the demands of a fast-paced newsroom. Reading assignments will include the best of business writing, and visiting journalists will share what it’s like to work for the region’s foremost publications.