The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of management techniques that can be used to help socially focused organizations in developing countries achieve sustainable growth. The course addresses a wide array of needs that these organizations may have including business development, marketing, project finance, environmental management, and social responsibility.
Lecture topics:
Colombia: A Historical and Cultural Context Lecturer: Diana Gaviria Quigley, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota
Management of Strategic Changes Lecturer: Professor Sharon Oster, Frederic D. Wolfe Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
International Nonprofit Consulting for MBAs Lecturer: Blake Hinderyckx , MBA Enterprise Corps
Investing in Social Enterprises Lecturer: Namrita Kapur, Root Capital
Arts and Culture of Colombia Lecturer: Jerry Carlson, City University of New York
Venture Philanthropy Lecturer: Yasmina Zaidman, The Acumen Fund