Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2013

     

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MGMT 634 001 (CRN: 18964)

TECH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Long Title: COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Department: Management
Instructor: Epstein, Marc J.
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM T (12-AUG-2013 - 12-OCT-2013) 
Part of Term: MBA Term I
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: 20
Enrollment data as of: 4-MAY-2024 10:05PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Final Exam Unknown
 
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.