Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Africa
7.5 creditsThe recent fast growth of African markets has attracted attention from foreign firms looking for new markets as the developed markets have become saturated. Companies are entering African markets not only for raw materials and natural resources, but to establish sales, manufacturing and outsourcing. The liberalization of African markets has allowed local entrepreneurship to boom. Many social, political, and economic changes are taking place that provide massive potentials but also risks due to the early development phase of most African countries. Developing business and business success in Africa would benefit both the foreign companies’ profits and the African economies. Social entrepreneurship is one area in which local and foreign actors are building enterprises to support the local economy. The course intends to provide understanding, analysis, models, and business plans for business and social entrepreneurship success in Africa.
Distance – study where you are
Distance learning can be structured in different ways – it may be entirely online, or include a few on-campus sessions or meetings at one of our learning centres. The common factor is that most of the learning happens online.
You communicate with your teacher and fellow students through a learning platform, which provides access to discussion forums, group work opportunities, and digital meetings. In many cases, you also have access to recorded lectures via the platform.
The advantage of distance learning is its flexibility – ideal for those who want more freedom to decide when and where to study. However, keep in mind that some mandatory elements of your programme may take place during working hours, even if they are conducted online.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.