Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
MGMT 748 - INTL BUS BRIEFING - AFRICA
Long Title: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BRIEFING - AFRICA
Department: Management
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
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 travel to Africa during fall break and 1) apply their business school knowledge, 2) learn about business in developing countries, 3) learn about entrepreneurship 4) learn about social enterprise, and 5) help the poor. Students taking this course will also have a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa that tourism can never duplicate. The travel to Africa includes extensive on the ground field work and also includes visits with leaders in business, government, non-profits, and various social enterprises. All students will be on project teams and will participate in the development of business plans for commercializing new technologies in developing countries and preparing a written and oral public presentation to some faculty, students, potential donors and investors, and others. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.