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

Instructors

Desiree Hanford

Meeting Info

303 E. Wacker Dr. 1623: Tues 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

Students will gain knowledge and understanding on how the economy, markets and businesses work and interconnect. Students will become familiar with the financial tools needed to understand and report pertinent stories, from bread-and-butter earnings stories to economic indicators and much more. 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