Tsinghua Master of Arts degree in Global Business Journalism is designed to meet that growing need. The program offers international students the opportunity to master the fine points of business, finance and economics in China. All courses are taught in English, the international language of business, by renowned scholars and journalists with extensive global experience. The facilities and equipment rival those of other leading journalism programs in the world.
Launched in 2007, GBJ program has already been recognized by students and recruiters alike as a world-class program. Academe, the world’s leading journal on higher education, has published a cluster of feature article to appraise the program in February, 2008. Only the most talented applicants from around the world are accepted, and the student body is culturally and professionally diverse. The program is full-time and spans two years of intense, fast-paced, rewarding study. Those who complete it successfully emerge with valuable connections, a rich array of opportunities and the skills to capitalize on them. GBJ program is a two-year experience that will last a lifetime.
The program aims to bring business journalism in China in line with top international reporting standards. Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication has a long history of cooperation with major international media and financial-information organizations, such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Business Week, New York Times, Financial Times, CNN and others. These partners have contributed talent, equipment and financial support, and several provide internships for students.
For GBJ program, Tsinghua has teamed up with the U.S.-based International Center for Journalists to offer an array of specialized courses that are on the forefront of global business journalism. Students can learn about international accounting standards, complex financial derivatives, journalistic ethics, advanced feature writing techniques and the management of media organizations – knowledge that is transferable to other economies and other professions.
The program benefits from its proximity to Tsinghua’s prestigious School of Economics and Management, as well as to the many media and technology companies in Beijing. Internships, field trips and recruiter visits are integral parts of the program.
The goal is to create a cadre of smart, sophisticated reporters, editors and public relations professionals who can enhance the understanding of economic and corporate developments in China and the world.
The program has three characteristics:
(1) Two years’ full-time program
(2) Globalized faculty
(3) Fully taught in English
Basic Courses |
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| Introduction to Mass Communications and Society in Contemporary China | |
| Chinese Language | |
| Intercultural communication | |
| Media Research Methods | |
Core Courses |
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| English News Reporting and Writing | |
| English Financial News Reporting and Writing | |
| Ethics in Journalism | |
| Advanced News Reporting and Writing | |
| Global Business Journalism (advanced) | |
| Economics for Journalists | |
| Accounting and Finance for Journalists | |
| Multi - media Business Reporting | |
Elective Courses |
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| Corporate Communication | |
| Feature Writing in English | |
| Opinion and News Commentary | |
| Hot topics in the Global Economy | |
| Politics and Current Affairs in China | |
| Corporate Strategies, Case Studies of Chinese and Global Companies | |
| Personal Finance Reporting | |
| Media Management | |
| Workshop on Film and TV Production | |
| Theory and Practice of Public Diplomacy | |
| International Communication | |
| Public Relations: An Introduction | |
| Public Speaking | |
Other Requirements |
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| Pro-Seminar for Master Candidates in Global Business Journalism | |
| Literature Review and Thesis Proposal | |
| Academic Activities | |
| Internship | |
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree.
(1)The completed Foreigner’s Application Form for Admission to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University; signed by the applicant (original and duplicated)
(2) Statement of purpose and resume
(3) The original or the notarized degree certificate or proof of education in academic institution, and academic transcript (original and duplicated)
(4) Two academic recommendation letters from scholars of associate professorship or higher; (original and duplicated)
(5) For non-English speaking students, please provide English level certificates. e.g. TOEFL and IELTS
(6) Two copies of the page with personal information in the passport (personal and ordinary passport)
(7) Two copies of applicant’s recent photo (cap-free, 2 inches, stick on the application form)
(8)The completed Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship (if applicable, original and duplicated)
(9) Official certificate of financial support of at least USD 20,000 (equivalent) issued by the bank.
The application fee is RMB 600 (non-refundable).
Application Fee Payment as follows: Application Fee Payment
The certificates provided should be the original documents in Chinese or in English, otherwise notarized translations in Chinese or English are required. None of the above application documents will be returned.
Complete Online Application on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University (http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn). Print and sign two hard copies of the Application Form produced by the system after the application status changes to “verified”. Download and complete the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship for future students (if you intend to apply).
Submit the application documents listed above to the address indicated below by post mail or in person.
November 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.
The online application should be completed and the package be received by February 28, 2010.
Tuition: RMB 30,000/year.
Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: RMB 600/year.
International students are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships and internships with funding from the Chinese Government, Beijing Municipal Government, Global Sources Ltd, etc. Students are also encouraged to apply for scholarship offered by their home country organizations. The information about Chinese Government Scholarship, Beijing Government Scholarship, and Tsinghua University Scholarship is available at http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tsinghua University offers full scholarships to excellent students. For those who wish to apply for this scholarship, the hardcopies of application documents should be received by Feb. 1, 2010. Due to the limited number of this scholarship, we encourage applicants to apply for other kinds of scholarships at the same time. Please visit our scholarship website for more details.
Ms. Juliet Jing Zhang and Ms. Zhou Yan
MA Global Business Journalism Program
Room 302, Omnicom Building,
School of Journalism and Communication
Tsinghua University,
Beijing 100084, P. R. China
Tel: +86 10 6279 6842
Fax: +86 10 6277 1410
E-mail: tsjcws@tsinghua.edu.cn
Website: http://www.gbjcn.net