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2009 CIBER Short-Term Study Abroad Conference: AFRICA Lucy J Reuben, PhD Duke University

2009 CIBER Short-Term Study Abroad Conference: AFRICA Lucy J Reuben, PhD Duke University Fuqua School of Business March 6, 2009. Importance of Africa Study/Travel S econd-largest continent: 11.7 million sq. miles Second most-populous continent: 53 countries,

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2009 CIBER Short-Term Study Abroad Conference: AFRICA Lucy J Reuben, PhD Duke University

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  1. 2009 CIBER Short-Term Study Abroad Conference: AFRICA Lucy J Reuben, PhD Duke University Fuqua School of Business March 6, 2009

  2. Importance of Africa Study/TravelSecond-largest continent:11.7 million sq. milesSecond most-populous continent:53 countries, 7 dependencies 922 million people

  3. Africa Produces • 75% of the world's cocoa beans • 33% of the world’s peanuts • Rare and precious minerals (including much of the world's gold and diamonds) • Up to 10% of the oil imported into the US (with the potential for even more), not counting the Middle East

  4. Business & Economics17th largest Stock Exchange in the World: Johannesburg Stock ExchangeRising IncomesFocus of Geo-Political Competition for Resources

  5. THE DUKE MBA GLOBAL ACADEMIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TO SOUTH AFRICA

  6. Importance of South Africa Economic Engine: GDP = $506 billion> $10,400 Per Capita IncomeStable,Multi-Cultural DemocracyBlacks 88% Whites 9% Indians/Asians 2%Leadership Legends: Noble Prize Winners

  7. Agenda • - Objectives of the Course • - Course Outline • - Role of Team Leaders • -Resources • - Administrative Issues • - Managing Expectations • - Risk Management

  8. Objectives of Course Provide an overview of and context for the business and economic conditions in South Africa Facilitate a better understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges associated with business operations in South Africa Expose Duke MBA students to the business and cultural aspects of South Africa in a fun and interactive manner

  9. Objectives of Course To expose Duke MBA students to the business and cultural aspects of South Africa in a fun and interactive manner • Why South Africa? • South Africa is home to Johannesburg, the wealthiest province in South Africa and has the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa • Africa - especially South Africa- is a growing emerging market as well as home to 100s of Fortune 500 companies • Emphasis of course • Company Visits and meeting business leaders • Cultural Experiences • Service Projects

  10. Course Overview Course - Meet once a week for 6 weeks - Assignments include company research, team presentations and research papers Lecture: Guest Speakers - Law/Government/Politics - Entrepreneurship - History and Culture Country Trip - Company Visits organized by Faculty in Weekend program - Company visits organized by Student Trip Leaders in Daytime program

  11. Role of Student Team Leader • Overall Objective is to work closely with faculty and staff to organize trip; Responsibilities include but not limited to: • - Promote GATE trip to the student body • - Meet with travel agent to discuss and finalize itinerary, which is approved by professor • - Contact/confirm visits to companies within host country, minimum of 8 company visits • Serve as a liaison between students and faculty • Produce Trip Handbook/Manual for class

  12. Resources Wall Street Journal Long Road to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela US State Department, especially CIA Fact Book Global News Sources Local South African Expatriates Videos/DVDs About Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa/South Africa

  13. Resources The International Center of the Fuqua School The staff person assigned to work with the professor and accompany the class to Africa Other faculty members teaching other GATE courses University Institutes or Centers which specialize in Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa/South Africa South Africa’s Embassy in Washington, DC Duke Travel Health Clinic

  14. Administrative Issues - Develop a thorough syllabus with clear assignments and expectations - Work closely with student team leaders while they work with travel agent as well as when they contact companies to visit - Ensure that students are culturally aware of the countries they are visiting including etiquette, dress code and protocol - Work with your student health department to arrange the proper immunizations - Plan carefully for the communication issues (phone, internet) as well as travel arrangements of your host country

  15. Managing Expectations • The course is not a Safari (We go on a Safari, but don’t take the Safari mentality) • The townships are important and unique, profoundly impacting the nature and pace of development (They are not just another slum.) • Business is basic, natural wonders are nice, if you can get them (nice, but not necessary) • Stay alert, as in the States, because things do happen (as in the States)

  16. Risk Management Duke University’s 1.Travel Policies (Including Registry): https://eruditio.aas.duke.edu/international/facultytravelpolicy.php 2. Insurance Policy: http://www.treasury.duke.edu/corprisk/travel/isos.php US State Department Information: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1008.html

  17. Civic Outreach and Service Projects: • Clothes, School Supplies, etc. for Orphanages, for children in the Townships, etc. • Try to determine these items in advance of the trip to Africa

  18. The End Lucy J Reuben, PhD

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