Exploring Ghana: Culture and Industry

Led by Professors Evelyn Odonkor & Linda Martz

BA3500 - Management Information Systems
BA3070 - Operations Management
BA3096 - Project Practicum

Ghana has been listed among the best countries to live in Africa. It has a rich history, in both culture and commerce. Many African Americans including Stevie Wonder have made Ghana their home and many more are following suit. We’ll begin the study tour with an introduction to the history of Ghana, especially in the contemporary period of colonization and national independence. We will visit the famous European fortresses and the former slave entrepôt as well as a typical country village and a craft market. Many agree that Africa is rich in both natural and human resources. The challenge it faces is putting in place effective development strategies to capitalize on these resources and manage them effectively. We will investigate these strategies with visits to both public and private business organizations. This will allow them to see and understand how an organization’s structure can influence anything from the equipment and software that the company invest in, to how they chose to brand and manage their products. 

Trip cost: €2,150
Includes round trip transportation to the destination, accommodation with breakfast, local visits, professors trip cost and VAT 

Last day to register/cancel: September 7, 2025 • Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than Sept. 19 for the Fall 2025 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.