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Email:
Colene_Coldwell@baylor.edu

Phone:
254.710.4771

Fax:
254.710.1092

Mail:
Colene Coldwell
Baylor University
One Bear Place #98004
Waco, Texas 76798-8004

In Person:
Colene Coldwell
Office 350
Department of Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Hankamer School of Business
Baylor University 

The Social Entrepreneurship in Africa program is a 16 day summer study abroad program. Students will visit one of the following three African countries: Kenya, Rwanda or Ghana. The content of the program examines the use of entrepreneurial skills to craft innovative responses to social problems in Africa. In particular, the ability of microlending practices to stimulate economic activity and alleviate poverty will be studied.

The dates for the Baylor International Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in Africa Program Summer 2011 are May 15 through May 29, 2011. Students registered for this course will accompany a team from the Baylor Missions Group to Africa. A Blackboard group will be created for students enrolled in the course so that they are able to communicate with the larger Missions group. Immunizations are required. Cost is approximately $3,800 for transportation, housing and meals. Tuition, passport, and visa costs are not included.

The format of the program consists of two major components pursued sequentially. The first component, requires 10 hours of preparatory classroom instruction at Baylor. These ten hours will occur in a seminar to be held Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. This component of the class will be comprised of faculty and student-led discussions concerning assigned articles and readings, as well as presentations by guest speakers who are directly involved in microfinance in Africa.

The second component, a 16 day trip to Africa, will commence after Spring semester final exams in May. During this section of the course, students and sponsors will travel to Africa to experience first-hand the approach and effects of microfinancing.

Because of the limited number of spaces available, instructor approval is required for you to participate. However, the fundamental prerequisite to participate in this program is an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others. The nature of this program challenges you to act as Ambassadors of Entrepreneurship, representing Baylor University in your interactions with the local business and entrepreneur community in Africa.

Contact Colene_Coldwell@baylor.edu for more information.