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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2013
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MGMT 748 001 (CRN: 19007)
INTL BUS BRIEFING - AFRICA
Long Title: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BRIEFING - AFRICA
Department: Management
Instructor: Epstein, Marc J.
Meeting: (12-AUG-2013 - 18-DEC-2013)
Part of Term: MBA Full Term Fall
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
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: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 16
Enrollment data as of: 4-MAY-2024 5:06PM
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. Repeatable for Credit.