FINANCIAL JOURNALISM TRAINING ADVANCING BUSINESS JOURNALISM IN AFRICA

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GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM THE UNIVERSITY OF Specialised University for Communications Program overview Who should apply? It is well documented that many key economies on the This program has been primarily developed for African continent are growing in leaps and bounds, yet mid-career journalists, financial professionals with an the positive impact on development and progress in civil interest in financial journalism; government professionals society is not fully realized. The role that journalism plays responsible for public policy, communications and finance in society and democracy cannot be underestimated. portfolios; and development practitioners and civil society professionals with an interest in African development and The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) aims to financial and economic data. increase the pipeline of skilled financial journalists and analysts, embracing a data-driven journalism culture across Africa. If well trained, the contribution that financial Program structure journalists and development experts can make as continental informers, educators and watchdogs The BMIA Financial Journalism Training Program is significant. is structured for part-time study, enabling working professionals to apply the new knowledge and skills they This interactive and hands-on program aims to enhance acquire back into their work environments in real time. the skills and knowledge of media professionals to better serve the public interest as a critical part of continental The 19-day program spans six months and includes six development and progress. compulsory study blocks. Each study block takes place over three to four full lecture dates. Bloomberg has collaborated with a consortium of pre-eminent journalism schools and top business schools The Financial Journalism is being offered in , across African to deliver a highly innovative, integrated Zambia, , Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal. and practical world-class executive training program that Participating universities are: is firmly rooted in African market realities. Ghana Delegates will receive copies of “The Bloomberg Way”, Ghana Institute of Journalism a guide for reporters and editors written by Business School Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Zambia Bloomberg News. During the six-month program, University of Zambia Department of Media and delegates will also be granted a free subscription to the Communication Studies Bloomberg Professional Service. This subscription will University of School of Business give delegates free access to the world-class analytics, key industry data, market moving news and analysis that the Bloomberg Professional Service provides.

Minimum entry criteria • Applicants must be in possession of a recognized tertiary qualification (degree or diploma); • Applicants with working experience in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field will be at an advantage; and • Applicants must have a baseline level of understanding of financial numeracy and be computer literate, with a sound working knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Program contact Program modules Seven modules built around three key themes: • The Media Landscape • Business and Finance, • Economics • Policy, and • Accounting and Finance • Financial Journalism Production • Financial Journalism • Public Policy and Regulation All of the modules will incorporate material about • Financial Markets the ethical issues and social impacts of business • Data Analysis and Interpretation and financial journalism.

2019 Intake 1: Dates and Venues

Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Financial Journalism Training Phase 2 Study Block Schedule: Intake 1, 2019

Accra, GHANA Lusaka, ZAMBIA Venue University of Ghana Business School

Date 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan Orientation & Orientation & Study Financial Financial Media Landscape — Media Landscape — Block 1 Baseline Journalism Baseline Journalism assessment assessment

Date 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb 14-Feb

Study Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial — — Block 2 Journalism Journalism Journalism Journalism Journalism Journalism

Date 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 14-Mar 18-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar

Study Data Analysis Data Analysis Financial Financial Data Analysis Data Analysis Financial Financial Block 3 & Interpretation & Interpretation Markets Markets & Interpretation & Interpretation Markets Markets

Date 9-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr

Study Economics Economics Economics — Economics Economics Economics — Block 4

Date 7-May 8-May 9-May 14-May 15-May 16-May

Study Accounting Accounting Accounting & Accounting Accounting Accounting — — Block 5 & Finance & Finance Finance & Finance & Finance & Finance

Date 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun

Public Policy Public Policy Study Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy Public Policy & Regulation — & Regulation — Block 6 & Regulation & Regulation & Regulation & Regulation (3/4 day) (3/4 day) Application process Requirements to graduate Intake 1 will begin in January 2019. Applications for In addition to attending all of the study blocks, Intake 1 in Ghana and Zambia will be open. Interested participants will be required to complete pre and post applicants can apply via www.bmiafjt.strathmore.edu. program assessments, and submit and pass all required assignments to receive certification. Applications will be reviewed and places awarded on a first come first served basis. The closing date for Intake 1 applications is 30 November 2018. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Program fees the class is full. The program value is in excess of $22,000, but As part of the screening process, candidates may be Bloomberg Philanthropies with support from the invited to attend interviews. Stavros Niarchos Foundation are generously funding each successful candidate on a scholarship basis. Applicants will need to have reliable internet connectivity Scholarships include tuition, class materials, lunch and be prepared to upload the following documents: and refreshments. • All applicants should provide electronic copies of your tertiary qualification/s; Those successful enough to secure a scholarship will be • All applicants will also be required to complete a 20 required to contribute a registration fee of $250 and will minute online numeracy test to confirm their baseline need to provide their own transport and accommodation. financial acumen; and Applicants seeking waiver of registration fee are asked to • All applicants will be required to upload writing samples. contact their country program manager.

Candidates with professional financial journalism experience will required to upload a recent sample of About Bloomberg Philanthropies their best written work. Bloomberg Philanthropies works to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people by focusing on Candidates without journalism experience will be five key ares: the arts, education, the environment, required to upload: government innovation, and public health. Encompassing 1. A brief, recent writing sample on a relevant topic, and all of Mike Bloomberg’s giving, Bloomberg Philanthropies 2. A motivational essay of no more than 750 words. includes his foundation, corporate, and personal Through this essay, you have the opportunity to philanthropy. explain why you would like to participate in the In 2017, Bloomberg Philanthropies invested $702 million BMIA Executive Program and highlight your interest in nearly 480 cities in more than 120 countries. in and/or expertise on issues related to economic Bloomberg Philanthropies supports projects across analysis and financial journalism. Examples of Africa in more than 30 countries including the Bloomberg relevant issues include: public policy, transparency, Media Initiative Africa, women’s economic development, accountability, financial data and oversight. malaria research, maternal health, road safety, tobacco Bureau chiefs, editors, media executives, civil society control, and helping cities reduce their carbon footprints managers and HR directors are encouraged to through C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. For more nominate outstanding staff to attend the program information, please visit bloomberg.org. to enhance their financial and business journalism excellence.

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