The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Executive Training Program is a comprehensive and integrated curriculum covering economics, business, journalism and public policy, designed by a group of distinguished faculty from six leading African universities. The program is intended for early or mid-career journalists, editors, analysts, public and economic policy professionals, civil society leaders, university faculty and graduate students, with an interest in financial journalism. The Training Program will help participants enhance their ability to interpret and explain economic and financial data, cover critical public policy issues on the continent, and strengthen financial journalism sector in Africa. All of the modules of the Program will also incorporate material about ethical issues and social impacts.

Delivered in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria using local business school and journalism faculty, the program will be delivered through short study blocks totaling 17 days over a period of six months.

Minimum Entry Criteria
Applicants must be in possession of a recognised tertiary qualification (degree or diploma);
Applicants with working experience in Journalism or a related field will be at an advantage; and
Applicants must have a baseline level of understanding of financial numeracy and be computer literate, with a sound working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Applicants must have their own laptop / tablet and adequate data and internet connectivity for the duration of the program

Application Process
Applications for Intake 1 in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria are now open . Applications will be reviewed and places awarded on a first come first served basis.

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