Business, Money and Markets (423-0-20)

Instructors

Desiree Hanford

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

Students will gain knowledge and perspective on big trends in money and the economy and how those trends impact individuals, society and big and small businesses. Students will become familiar with the financial tools needed to understand and report pertinent, major stories, from income equality to climate change to health care to politics to business. Students are not expected to become experts in money and finance, but they will learn what resources can lead them to more answers. Importantly, they will learn to connect the dots between financial and economic news and how it impacts them, their community, the country and the world. This is essential knowledge for journalists in today's data-driven world and is an important perspective for those who plan a global career.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory