Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2013
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MGMT 635 001 (CRN: 18965)
SOCIAL ENT. IN DEV. COUNTRIES
Long Title: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Department: Management
Instructor: Epstein, Marc J.
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM T (28-OCT-2013 - 18-DEC-2013)
Part of Term: MBA Term II
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA
MBA for Professionals
Section Max Enrollment: 36
Section Enrolled: 17
Enrollment data as of: 4-MAY-2024 11:20PM
Description: This course provides a unique opportunity for students to 1) apply their business school knowledge, 2) learn about business in developing countries, 3) learn about social entrepreneurship 4) and help the poor. . The course includes lectures, cases, and discussions around needs, opportunities, and challenges of operating social enterprises (including both for-profits and non-profits) in developing countries. Students taking this course may also be able to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa that tourism can never duplicate. All students will be on project teams and will participate in the development of business plans for commercializing new technologies in developing countries. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 635 if student has credit for MGMT 601. Repeatable for Credit.