Contacts: Masudul K. Biswas, Professor of Communication; Jeremy Schwartz, Associate Professor of Economics
Office: Andrew White Student Center, Room M014L; Sellinger Hall, Room 318
Telephone: 410-617-6753; 410-617-2919

The interdisciplinary minor in business journalism is offered by the Communication and Economics Departments. Business journalists report on financial markets, the economy, the corporate world and how these issues impact society at large. They also focus on reporting complex financial and economic news to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums by synthesizing and analyzing business and economic data. As a result, it is important that such journalists have both a foundation in communication, as well as a deep understanding of economics and business.

The minor provides Loyola students with a foundation in journalism, economics, and other relevant business areas that attracts a diverse group of students. The minor serves students majoring in all disciplines who are interested in careers in business journalism. Students majoring in communication, especially in the areas of PR/Ad and digital media, may pursue the minor if they are interested in storytelling skills related to business and economic issues, while economics majors interested in improving their communication skills or pursuing a career in the media, may also find the program appealing.