Master of Arts (MA) in International Journalism Studies (Full-time)

Course Overview

Aims

The MA in International Journalism Studies (MAIJS) Programme provides professional postgraduate studies in international journalism with a particular emphasis on Hong Kong, mainland China and East/Southeast Asia. Launched in 2007, the programme has become known as an excellent preparation for a career in the news media, especially in the fields of international journalism and business and financial journalism.

Specifically, the Programme aims to:

• provide an opportunity for mid-career journalists to reflect on their profession and develop their conceptual and analytical skills to improve their work;
• provide the basis for a future career in journalism, particularly in the international field;
• provide a scholarly introduction to the field of study for those contemplating further research for academic, professional or personal reasons; and
• bring together a group of students who can contribute different perspectives on the field of study.

There are two concentrations in the programme: International Journalism & Business and Financial Journalism.

The International Journalism concentration aims to cultivate journalism professionals with an in-depth understanding of international politics, economy and culture, and equip them with the necessary skills to cover international news in English.

The Business and Financial Journalism concentration aims to accommodate students with or without previous experience working in or studying business and economics. Students not only learn how companies and markets function, but are also taught the skills of writing and reporting business and financial news for daily newspapers, business journals and financial websites in English.