AFR U474 - Black Enterprise and the Corporate World

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Studies the history and contemporary status of black entrepreneurship in the United States. Explores the kinds of businesses in which African Americans have succeeded; some of the largest and most profitable black-controlled corporations and businesses; and the status of blacks in banking. Is there a glass ceiling in mainstream corporate America for black Americans What role does gender play in negotiating the corporate ladder In addition to conducting their own research, students interact with a series of black businesspeople and corporate executives who share their experiences and insights.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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