Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism

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The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is now accepting applications for the 2014 Advanced Certificate Program. The program begins on January 21, 2014 and ends on May 23, 2014. Applications are due at the end of October. The application is easy and quick to complete, so we encourage you to apply!

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We welcome applicants with a passion for innovation and experience in journalism and/or related media, business or technology fields.

This page is a resource for interested candidates, where you can find what you need to know about the application process, fees, our alumni and any other questions you might have.

So, tell me a bit more about the entrepreneurial journalism program…

The Tow-Knight Entrepreneurial Journalism Program is a unique, 15-week intensive immersion into the entrepreneurial process. Each year we select a small group of outstanding individuals who spend the winter and spring with us in the heart of New York City developing their own entrepreneurial journalism projects (sites, apps, services, products, etc). Here’s more on the curriculum. Each participant earns an advanced certificate in Entrepreneurial Journalism — the first such certificate in the country– through a combination of coursework, practical training and building something new! Watch a four-minute video to learn more about what our program is like.

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

Anyone with passion for an idea, an interest in entrepreneurial journalism and professional experience in either journalism, media, technology or business. Minimum requirements include creativity, English fluency and a tolerance for risk, uncertainty and occasional failure. We thrive on diversity and consider all applicants on the basis of their individual strengths.

How do I apply?

Easy! Just submit the application.

What are the application questions?

Here’s a list of the application questions in case you’d like to answer them offline before submitting your application.

When is the application deadline?

Our application season lasts through October 31.

When will I know if I’ve been accepted?

Final decisions for 2014 will be made in November. Regardless of when you submit your application, we will reply to your application within a month of submission with follow-up questions, an interview request, or an update on our process.

Is there any tuition assistance?

Scholarship assistance is available in some cases for tuition, though we generally do not have funding for living expenses or travel.

What are the program dates for the 2014 class?

The 15-week program runs from January 21, 2014 through May 23, 2014. Classes are held on Mondays from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Workshops and field trips to startups take place on Wednesdays and Fridays during the daytime, with occasional weekday evening seminars. Special weekend sessions, independent work, group trips and other events will also be scheduled during the term.

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