In a bid to strengthen Nigerian journalists’ skills in capital markets and data analysis, Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) has called for the last intake of applicants on advancement Financial Journalism Training Program.
In a statement issued by BMIA, the six-month certificate programme is to enhance journalists’ knowledge in public policy and financial and economic reporting.
Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies with efforts of universities in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya respectively, and supported by Ford Foundation, applicants have been assured of commitment to ensure value is added to enhance financial and economic reporting as revealed by Professor Nicola Kleyn, Dean, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
“We, at GIBS, are delighted to be in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Ford Foundation and preeminent universities on the African continent in the delivery of the BMIA Financial Journalism Training Program. As applications for the fourth intake continue to stream in, we remain committed to adding value and contributing to enhanced financial and economic reporting that is robust and highlights the importance of good governance,” says Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Dean, Professor Nicola Kleyn.
The University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Strathmore Business School in Kenya; the University of Pretoria’s GIBS together with leading faculty from the Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies in South Africa; the University of Lagos Department of Mass Communication and Broadcasting, and the Lagos Business School in Nigeria, deliver this unique multidisciplinary training program.
In addition to course material centered around seven core modules, students receive training on the Bloomberg Terminal, and access to leading practitioners in the fields of media, business, technology and government. The online curriculum and syndicate assignments supplement 19-days of in-class instruction.
The University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Strathmore Business School in Kenya; the University of Pretoria’s GIBS together with leading faculty from the Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies in South Africa; the University of Lagos Department of Mass Communication and Broadcasting, and the Lagos Business School in Nigeria, deliver this unique multidisciplinary training program. In addition to course material centered around seven core modules, students receive training on the Bloomberg Terminal, and access to leading practitioners in the fields of media, business, technology and government. The online curriculum and syndicate assignments supplement 19-days of in-class instruction.
“As the African Media Initiative we have been incubating ideas and supporting programs that are helping redefine the African media landscape, including promoting ethics in journalism, quality content production and building a more informed citizenry. The BMIA financial journalism program provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the work of media professionals on the continent to promote the development agenda of Africa,” says Eric Chinje, Chief Executive Officer, African Media Initiative.
“Response to the financial journalism training has been overwhelmingly positive. We are pleased to contribute to the enhancement of data driven, in-depth business coverage on the continent and encourage media professionals to consider continuing their professional development through this unique educational offering tailored for full and part-time employees,” says Erana Stennett, Director, Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa.
“It has benefitted my career since joining the BMIA training. I have now been added to the media list to cover the Central Bank of Kenya,” says Rosleen Nzioka, Reporter, Afric an News Agency, who participated in the third intake of the program.
Interested parties who possess a recognised tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) and have experience in journalism, finance, communication or a related field are encouraged to apply to the BMIA
Executive Training Program on www.gibs.co.za/bmia or emailbmia@gibs.co.za for further information.
