March | Sustainability and Social Enterprise: South Africa | Kenan-Flagler MBA Global Immersion Electives (GIEs)

Course Highlights

The South Africa GIE provides a rich context to explore Sustainability & Social Enterprise and develop a global sustainability mindset. As an upper-middle-income, largest southern African economy and leading producer and exporter of critical minerals, South Africa offers valuable insight into the economic opportunities that come from doing business in resource-rich emerging markets. However, as an African country with limited freshwater resources and overly high unemployment, poverty, and inequality, it also presents unique environmental and social challenges that raise the responsibility bar for business. In addition, some of the earliest human remains in the fossil record are found in South Africa, while the legacy of apartheid lives on in any individual or business decision. This GIE will challenge students to delve into the culture, history and economy of South Africa, while becoming better business leaders.

In-country travel dates: (subject to minor changes)

February 28 – March 12

5 in-Person classes will take place Thursday nights, 6-9 pm:

1/22
1/29
2/12 (joint cultural session)
2/19
4/16 (return class)

Program Locations: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, Cape Town, Stellenbosch

Durban tour
Welcome Dinner
Multiple Game Drives in KwaZulu Natal
Zulu village
Elephant experience
iSimangaliso Wetlands
Cape Peninsula tour
Table Mountain
Bo-Kaap Tour & Cooking Class
Township Visit
Cape Winelands
Farewell Dinner
And More!

Faculty and Staff Leads

Faculty: Olga Hawn, bio
olga_hawn@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

Staff: Anna Kerns: Sr. Assistant Director for Scholarships
anna_kerns@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

MBA Global Programs Leadership: Valerie Slate, Director MBA Global Programs
valerie_slate@kenan-flagler.unc.edu