Africa Business Landscape

1.5 units

Sub-Saharan Africa, with a population of just over one billion which is growing at an annual rate of over 2.5%, offers long-term business opportunities across many sectors. This course covers conceptual frameworks for understanding sectoral opportunities in finance/business services, manufacturing, high-technology, agriculture, natural resources (oil, gas, minerals), retail/personal services, and tourism. These business opportunities will be framed in the context of political change, the legacy of colonialism, urbanization, and trends in transportation and communication infrastructure development. Industry case studies will be completed to apply the concepts, guest speakers will offer focused insights, and student panels will provide opportunity to debate the ideas. Prerequisite: None