Journalism is facing a crisis that, in time, will probably redefine the global media landscape. New media models are emerging while others are being challenged and will, eventually, be completely restructured. There is a genuine shortage of and a need for investigative journalists who can translate bureaucratic jargon into meaningful information for citizens. The Executive Master in European Journalism combines cutting-edge multimedia technologies with practical knowledge of how to cover European affairs.THE EXECUTIVE MASTER IN EUROPEAN JOURNALISM:° 295 hours of workshops.° Production of Radio, TV broadcasts and Print articles.° Workshops are given by recognised professional journalists from across Europe who combine first-class teaching with practical experience in the field.° Contacts with stakeholders and professionals. ° In-the-field investigations. ° Small group of students (20). SCHEDULE:° Lessons run from September until April 2011 for approximately 16 hours per week. (Occasionally, some activities may take place in the evening or on Saturday).° In April, May and June students have to complete their final assignments.PROGRAMME:Main subjects Policies, programmes and Community decision-making mechanisms (30h, Deciphering current affairs (25h), Debating Europe (15h), Journalistic techniques: European editorial and critical analysis, (15h) Journalistic techniques: explaining Europe (15h), Journalistic techniques: reporting Europe from a regional perspective (20h) Computer-assisted reporting (15h), Reporting Brussels from Brussels (10h), Challenges ahead for European journalists (10h), EU blogs/websites (6h) Web journalism (16h), Photojournalism (20h), TV journalism (25h), Radio journalism (20h), Focus sessions: Lobbying case studies (4h), Focus on the European Parliament (5h), Focus on the Council of the EU and European Council (5h), Non-institutional sources (5h), Democratic issues of active European citizenship (5h), Visit to the European Parliament: session on the Europa website, visit of the press facilities of the European Parliament, European Commission press office.FINAL ASSIGNMENT:° The class will be divided into smaller groups of three students. They have to produce a written investigative piece with photos/illustrations.° For the second assignment, they choose between video or radio reportage. Over the three months, each group receives technical coaching related to the media selected. Students are also accompanied by a journalist chosen by the IHECS for their practical insights into EU reporting.° The work is then presented at the end of June before a jury of media professionals. 60 ECTS credits allotted to this specialised master’s degree.