Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
MGMT 634 - TECH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Long Title: COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Department: Management
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA
MBA for Professionals
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Description: This course provides a unique opportunity for students to 1) apply their business school knowledge, 2) learn about business in developing countries and 3) learn about entrepreneurship. The course includes lectures, cases, and discussions around needs, opportunities, challenges, delivery mechanisms, manufacturing, and selling in developing countries for both large and small companies and for start ups. 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. Repeatable for Credit.