Creating impact by bridging cultures and building businesses

  • Minor
Doing Business in Africa

Doing Business in Africa

Level
Minor
Language
English
Credits
30 ECTS
Startmonths
Start: February
Locations
Groningen
  • Business and Economics

Africa is rapidly emerging as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business. This minor provides hands-on experience and in-depth insights into Africa’s diverse markets, with a special focus on East Africa. You'll work on real business cases for East African companies and gain exclusive access to guest lectures from experienced African entrepreneurs.

About this minor

The minor Doing Business in Africa offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience focused on East Africa’s thriving business landscape. You will work on real consulting projects for local businesses, gaining practical insights into the region’s economic transformation. Engage with inspiring guest lecturers—successful African entrepreneurs who share their expertise first-hand. Through cross-cultural teamwork and networking with industry professionals, you’ll explore sustainable business models and discover what it takes to succeed in Africa’s evolving markets.

What Will You Learn? 

This minor combines academic knowledge with practical experience through five key modules: 

  • ACS: African Culture and Society (5EC) – Understand the social, cultural, and historical dynamics that shape business in Africa. 

  • ABE: Local African Business Environment (5EC) – Explore economic policies, market trends, and investment opportunities. 

  • ABGC: African Business in a Global Context (5EC) – Analyze Africa’s role in global trade, economic growth, and international business partnerships. 

  • ABP: African Business in Practice (5EC) – Apply your skills to real-world business challenges in African markets. 

  • ABC: African Business Consulting (10EC) – Work on a live case study for an East African company and present solutions to real entrepreneurs. 

Throughout the programme, you'll engage in interactive guest lectures, portfolio assessments, debates, and consulting projects. 

This minor is designed for students who:

  • want to explore Africa’s business potential and global trade impact. 

  • are excited about hands-on learning and real-world consulting. 

  • seek networking opportunities with African entrepreneurs and industry experts. 

  • aim to develop intercultural communication, business strategy, and leadership skills.

Before you can start

Admission & application

This minor is open to all students of Hanze University of Applied Sciences and students of Kies Op Maat-universities.

Hanze students can register via Osiris. You can find more information under the Contact & FAQ tab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

Fields of interest

  • Business and Economics