53-3550 Entrepreneurial Journalism

The future of news is entrepreneurial. Whether it’s building a news business from the ground up, or bringing a startup culture to a legacy media organization, knowing how to think entrepreneurially is a crucial skill for journalists today. This class will teach students how to conceive of a sustainable journalistic business and pitch it to real-world investors and entrepreneurs. Additionally, students will learn about funding methods, understand how journalism businesses run, and meet real-world journalism entrepreneurs.

3 Credits
Requirements Permission of Instructor