Crossing the Divide- MBA Entrepreneurship that Links Communities North-South: Ecotourism in Uganda

While globalization is of recognized importance in management and business studies, opportunities for educational relationships are less recognized and not prevalent. This case study reports on a unique African community to... [ view full abstract ]

While globalization is of recognized importance in management and business studies, opportunities for educational relationships are less recognized and not prevalent. This case study reports on a unique African community to classroom linkage that leverages learning opportunities and facilitates dialog and experiential learning in entrepreneurship. The entire exchange program took place with conventional internet capabilities and did not necessitate in-field visits. We provide a summary of the outcome demonstrating important learning opportunities and knowledge transfer that should be of interest to both faculty and community development actors.