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Seminar in Strategic Management Issues
International Field Study to Tanzania - Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
March 2008

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The Management and International Business Field Study was the first Lubin Field Study to go to Africa! Traveling from March 13th - 23rd, 2008, led by Professor Bruce Bachenheimer, this course examined the dynamics of commercial and social entrepreneurship in Tanzania, one of Africa's emerging economies. The impact that entrepreneurship has on this nation, as well as possible ways to promote social and economic development, were examined. Students visited the National Micro-Finance Bank, Techno-Serve, and various other companies and institutions. Particular attention was given to the structure of financial systems and the impact of global business on local development, including how foreign investors and multinational firms are embracing entrepreneurs to produce successful ventures and partnerships. Students also had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a safari adventure.

Twelve Lubin students were each awarded $1,500 Figueroa Family Scholarships, for a total of $18,000 in funds awarded.

Lubin students with Ambassador Mwakawago and David Robinson (center) during the International Entrepreneurship Field Study to Tanzania