Social Entrepreneurship Ghana (SEG)

Catalog description

Open to Stern students only – First-year students and up. No pre-reqs. Gain an understanding of social entrepreneurship and how it might be best applied to starting and supporting small business enterprises. Learn how economic empowerment can take place using the tools of business & entrepreneurship. Gain new perspectives and insights on how business is conducted in other parts of the world to further equip ourselves as future business leaders. Study key aspects of Ghana's history, economy & culture, along with its shared history with the United States. Apply the tools of social entrepreneurship to complete projects that create new and build upon existing social enterprises. Gain exposure to the challenges in global economic development & social entrepreneurship. This Spring class includes a trip to Accra, Ghana during the March Spring Break. Attending or viewing an Info Session is required before enrolling in this course. IMPORTANT NOTE: This course has an early drop/add deadline due to the airline ticketing deadline for the required group flight. Must be enrolled at Stern in New York City during the semester you take the course. View the website for more details about this class and trip: www.stern.nyu.edu/ghana