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University of Stellenbosch Business School

University of Stellenbosch Business School. EMBA 21 – 28 September 2013. Theme for programme at USB: Doing Business in South Africa Context : macro and transactional environment Strategic architecture: Business models, operating models, distribution Innovation The market environment

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University of Stellenbosch Business School

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  1. University of Stellenbosch Business School

  2. EMBA 21 – 28 September 2013 Theme for programme at USB: Doing Business in South Africa • Context: macro and transactional environment • Strategic architecture: Business models, operating models, distribution • Innovation • The market environment • Sustainability challenges

  3. Objectives for programme: Students will gain knowledge and understanding of: • The economic and socio-political issues of Africa and South Africa • Using scenarios to understand and scope the future • Develop and innovate business models • The market and segmentation techniques in South Africa • Innovating value chains/operating models, and the role of ICT in the process, as well as the status of such innovation in Africa • The sustainability challenges for South Africa and Africa

  4. Methods used on this programme: The objectives of the EMBA International Week will be achieved by utilizing the following methods: • Lectures by expert faculty • Case studies in class • Company visits to appropriate companies that will enhance the learning addressed during lectures

  5. Module Schedule: Saturday Saturday, September 21st: Program Presentation Facilitator: Johan Burger (USB Director of International Programmes) Afternoon (17h00) • Welcome reception • Ice breaking • Programme overview Evening program (18h00) • Welcome dinner

  6. Module Schedule: Sunday Sunday, September 22nd : City tour Depart 09h00 • 09h30 Red bus city tour (departs V&A Waterfront) • 11h00 Table Mountain • Lunch at V&A Waterfront • Free time until 22h00

  7. Module Schedule: Monday Monday, September 23rd: The Business Context of Africa and South Africa Morning • A general overview of the economic, social and political characteristics of the regional, national and continental context • Doing business in Africa: Challenges & Opportunities – a macro view • Facilitators: Prof Andre Roux, Prof Wolfgang Thomas Afternoon • Company Visit: Sanlam Emerging Market (financial services subsidiary of Sanlam) • Issues: Serving the bottom-end of the market; growing into Africa and India

  8. Module Schedule: Tuesday Tuesday, September 24th: Dealing with the Future - Scenarios & Business Models Morning • Dealing with future uncertainty: Developing Scenarios (Facilitator: Prof Andre Roux) • Designing and developing Business Models for Africa & South Africa (Facilitator: Johan Burger) Afternoon • Company Visit to Backsberg, a family wine estate • Issues: Sustainability, operating model optimization, corporate social responsibility, business model innovation

  9. Module Schedule: Wednesday Wednesday, September 25th: Developing and Expanding into New Markets Morning • Market Development & Branding in Africa • Segmentation tools relevant in South Africa • Facilitator: Dr MarlizeTerblanche-Smit Afternoon • Company Visit to Shoprite (Food Retail Company) • Issues: Expansion drivers (mature market, global competition), SCM

  10. Module Schedule: Thursday Thursday, September 26th: Operating Models, ICT & Innovation Morning • Frameworks and tools for value chains & operating models • Operations, ICT & Innovation • Facilitator: Martin Butler Afternoon • Company visit to SABMiller (global beer brewer) • Issues: Developing people, optimizing operating models, drivers of global expansion

  11. Module Schedule: Friday Friday, September 27th: Business in Society Morning • Company Visit to Vodacom – a South African leader in mobile telephony • Issues: Growing business amidst strong competition and strong regulatory pressure; expanding into Africa Afternoon • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability • Facilitator: Dr Arnold Smit Evening program • Dinner at Moyo’s (Spier Wine Estate) - African theme restaurant

  12. Module Schedule: Saturday Saturday, September 28th: Integration and Conclusion Morning – Finger breakfast 08:30 – 10:00 • Conclusion and Integration • Certificate function • Facilitators: Faculty Director, Prof Eon Smit & Johan Burger Afternoon • Free time

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