March | Sustainability and Social Enterprise in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Course Highlights

This is a working itinerary and items are subject to change.

In country travel: March 2 – March 13 (tentative)

Visit the only two countries in the world that start with Z. Known as Northern and Southern Rhodesia British colonies, Zambia and Zimbabwe provide a rich context to explore Sustainability & Social Enterprise, challenging participants to apply their entire MBA skillset and form a sustainability mindset. This program will provide students with an exposure to a diversity of industries and a wide variety of organizations through interactions with leaders in social enterprises and corporations, policy makers and experts in the field of sustainability. It will also enable students to delve into the culture, history and economy of these two countries through engaging immersion activities.

Program will spend time in Lusaka and Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

• Lilayi Lodge Sundowner & Welcome Dinner
• David Livingstone Safari Lodge
• Morning Safari Game Drive at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Shongwe Lookout
• Children in the Wilderness Rural village visit
• Sunset Networking Event & Sundowner
• Sunrise Bamba Tram ride over Victoria Falls Bridge
• Victoria Falls tour
• Elephant experience
• Victoria Falls Sundowner
• Safari with focus on anti-poaching
• Dinner at Stanley & Livingstone Safari Lodge

• 4 classes will take place Thursday nights, 6-9pm during mod III

• Jan 25; Feb 1, 15, and 22

COVID vaccination and pre-travel testing required to participate, as it is a requirement of our provider.

Faculty and Staff Leads

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

Staff: Valerie Slate, bio
valerie_slate@kenan-flagler.unc.edu