Bath MBA Global Residencies

In association with:

University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa

MBA Bath

Ongoing developments of the MBA programme

New innovation – one week Global Residency

• In South Africa in partnership with the

University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town

Aims of Global Residency

• To heighten your awareness of international management issues by giving you exposure to the business environment of a foreign country.

• Experience the impact of different political, economic, social and technological contexts on business activity.

• To gain insight on companies in another country by visiting several to see them in operation.

• To work on a small applied project for a particular company in that country.

• Give you an opportunity to apply your knowledge from the classroom to a real situation.

USB

• Situated in the oldest town of South Africa, Stellenbosch (1679), USB was established 1918.

• Ranked among the best business schools in the world• 39th on the Aspen Institute’s Beyond Grey Pinstripes

top 100 business school list.• Specialising in international MBA, executive and

corporate education.• Accredited by:

– AMBA (Association of MBAs)– EQUIS (the European Quality Improvement System)

• Member of the following international organisations:– AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of

Business)

USB

• Have existing relationships with over 70 well recognised international business schools:International Partner Business Schools.

The international nature of their programmes create an opportunity to be exposed to local and global perspectives

USB Global Residency highlights

• Sightseeing & cultural activities

• Robben Island, Table Mountain

• Lectures & Case study: ‘Doing business in South Africa’

• Company visits

• Student presentations on company project

• Willing to tailor the global residency specifically for our needs

Indicative Timetable

Saturday 10 Sept

Arrival at Cape Town airport

Transfer to Bellvista Lodge…………

Sunday 11 Sept

08:00

09:00

10:00

17:00

Breakfast at Bellvista Lodge

Depart to Waterfront for day at leisure. Lunch packs to be provided

Excursion to Table Mountain

Welcome dinner “Braai” (typical South African BBQ)

Monday 12 Sept

8.00

8:30 – 12.00

12:15

13.15 –17.30

18.30

Group Photo (after breakfast)

Lecture: Economics in South Africa: past, present and future

Depart to Backsberg Wine Estate – lunch

Company visit: Backsberg Wine Estate

Dinner back at Bellvista Lodge

Tuesday 13 Sept

8:30 -10.30

10.45 - 12.30

13.30 - 17.30

17.30

18.30

Lecture: Managing Diversity and Culture in South Africa – tea/coffee

Lecture: A Systematic Understanding of South Africa – Lunch in the Lodge

Company Visit: Woolworths (Large Retail Company)

Depart to Bellvista Lodge

Dinner and preparation of presentations

Timetable cont.Wednesday 14 Sept

08:30 -12.30

12.30

14:00 - 17:30

18.30

Lecture: Leadership in South Africa

Lunch

Lecture: Industry Overview: Financial Services Industry

Informal BBQ with local business and MBA students

Thursday 15 Sept

08.15 -10.15

10.45

12.30

13.30 – 17.30

18.30

Lecture: Strategy and Supply Chain Management

Township Tour

Return to Bellvista Lodge and Lunch

Company Visit to

Dinner in the Lodge – preparation of real-life case study presentations

Friday 16 Sept

09:30 – 12.30

12:30

14:30 - 17:00

17.45 – 22.30

Presentations – individual 30 mins each

Lunch

Company Visit to SAB Miller

Travel to Moyo’s for Farewell Dinner – return to Bellvista

Saturday 17 Sept

07.30

08:30

Breakfast

Check out of Bellvista Lodge……Rest of day at leisure – not part of USB official programme. Shopping, sightseeing, golf etc

Departure to London

Possible companies to visit:The Mining Industry The Wine Industry The Retail Industry Motor Vehicle industry

Anglo American

Anglo Gold

Anglo Platinum

Anglo Coal

De Beers

De Beers Marine

Trans Hex

Entrepreneurial mining

companies in private ownership

KWV

Swartland Winery

Lourensford

Grande Provence

Fairview

Distell

The Company of Wine People

Pick ‘n Pay

Shoprite/Checkers

Woolworths

Spar

Nissan

South Africa Toyota

South Africa Daimler Chrysler BMW South Africa

Timing & Costs

• Residency to take place 10th – 18th Sept 2011• Assuming 15 students go, cost of residency will

be around £1300 - £1450 approx per student

• Includes: – Accommodation– internal transportation costs (to/from USB,

companies, heritage sites), special dinners.– Meals and refreshments– Cultural excursions (entry tickets) – Pick up from airport

• Additional expenses:

– Return flights London – Cape Town. Est. Approx £760 (BA as checked on 22/10/10) (to be individually booked by participant).

– Visas. Most Europeans do not need a visa, others will, fee approx £35 (need to visit Consulate) http://www.southafricahouse.com/Consulate.htm

• TOTAL COST: £2210 approx plus visa

Accommodation

• Accommodation provided on site in the Lodge

• Single ensuite rooms or

• Shared facilities at lower rate

Stellenbosch, South Africa

• You will get to see:

• Cape Town - to see

• Stellenbosch - to see

What our MBA students said about their recent global residency in Stellenbosch Sept 2010:

• 1. Did the programme of the last week meet your expectations? Yes / No and why?

• Yes and above. A fascinating and stimulating trip• Yes, the programme taught me more about the culture and business

model in SA• It exceeded my expectations. I have learnt so much, laughed,

experienced and enjoyed• Yes, it exceeded my expectations in all aspects. The course

allowed us to experience the cultural richness of SA• Yes, completely – came to understand African diversity in terms of

both business-making and cultural. Got both theoretical and practical experience. Furthermore, afforded me to establish my network (first contacts) for better understanding how to penetrate SA/African markets

• 2. In what way was the programme of value to you?

• A greater understanding of the people and cultures of South Africa• The company visit added value to me which is a good example of

entrepreneurship in an emerging country• Learning about another culture and has been inspiring and

enlightening. • It provided an opportunity to understand how SA is transforming its

culture and how companies and individuals have adapted their business models and strategies to meet their own goals and journeys

• Starting by the “reality check” of the “township”, that illustrates the African culture and challenges. Will add value and credit to company visits to understand each business models

• This tour gave me different way of viewing the world. In addition, getting to know executive students of BATH was also valuable to me

2010 group

And finally……

• In the meantime if you need more information please contact:

• Christine Bone, International Relations Coordinator:Tel:  +44 (0)1225 383861  Email: c.bone@bath.ac.uk