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Department of Journalism » Business & Economic Journalism

Business & Economic Journalism

Business and economics reporting is one of the most exciting fields in journalism. The scandals that prompt probes of corporate practices, the forces that are reshaping the nation's economy and workplaces, and the larger-than-life personalities behind the world's corporations are generating some of the most engaging and important journalism of our time.

Our Masters of Science in Business and Economics Journalism (MSBEJ) program offers a hands-on professional curriculum designed to produce top journalists in the field. Students not only learn how companies and markets function, but write articles that appear in daily newspapers and business journals as well as the Web. Students will meet with key business editors and reporters and take part in print, broadcast or online internships that hone their skills and knowledge.

Boston, an international business city with leading industries ranging from banking and finance to insurance and biotechnology, offers outstanding opportunities to cover and learn about business. The city also features a variety of respected financial news outlets, in print, broadcast and online.

Talented journalists capable of uncovering the real stories behind the numbers are in demand throughout the world. In addition, because virtually every beat has a business angle, a background in the field makes any job candidate more attractive.