BUSINESS & CULTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA

1. BUSINESS & CULTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA December 9-22, 2019

2. Why South Africa? • South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa, with 57 million people • South Africa is the second largest economy in Africa, and has achieved high growth rate in recent years • It was ranked as the top African country of the future by DFI Magazine based on the country’s economic potential, labor environment, cost effectiveness, infrastructure, business friendliness, and FDI strategy • South Africa is an important trading partner with Germany, the United States, China, Japan, and the rest of Africa

3. MGMT 3000 & 5000Class Dates: October 21 – December 23, 2019 South Africa is the powerhouse of Africa. It is the driving force behind African growth. It has the most advanced, broad-based economy in Africa, and its infrastructure matches that of any first-world country. South Africa is ranked 39th place in the world for ease of doing business by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC). However, South Africa’s culture and economy can make doing business there, a tricky endeavor. The South African economy is dominated by large corporations with a relatively underdeveloped small and medium enterprise sector. Meetings are rather informal when compared with the United States. • Undergraduate students should enroll in MGMT 3000; Graduate students should enroll in MGMT 5000; Seniors who wish to take MGMT 5000 will need permission from the division chair to be enrolled in that section.

4. WORLD MAP

5. AFRICA MAP

6. SOUTH AFRICA MAP Population: 57 Million Largest City: Johannesburg Official Languages: Zulu Zhosa Afrikaans English Northern Sotho Tsonga Swazi Venda Souther Ndebele

7. ARAMFO

8. LODGING • Students will be housed in shared hotel rooms, including daily breakfast • Double Room is $200 Extra • Single Room is $450 Extra

9. Soweto Pretoria Pilansberg Nature Reserve JOHANNESBURG

10. Cape of Good Hope HOPE Cape Town Groote Schuur Hospital SHAWCO CAPe TOWN

11. Photo from James Mason, GSU Student

12. Program fee • $3900 • Additional $250 for double room • Additional $550 for single room • Includes: • International Flight • Domestic Flight • On-Site Transportation • Shared Hotel Rooms • Two meals per day • Cultural & Educational Tours • International Health Insurance • Does not Include • GSU Tuition & Fees or Audit Fee • Some Meals • Tips • Personal Expenses • Deadlines • Application & Deposit: July 1 • Scholarship: June 15, September 15 or Oct.15 • First deposit: $500 • Other payments: August 1 ($500), Sept. 1 ($500), Oct. 1 ($1,000), Nov. 1 (remaining balance)

13. IU CIBER GRANT • Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research Grant • $600 will be taken off the program fee for the first 16 eligible students to commit to the program

14. Financial aid and scholarships • Check with financial aid to confirm your aid for Fall, if you can increase your disbursement or if you would like to take out a loan. • Check for external scholarships – www.studyabroad.com • Student Life Travel Grant for those who aren’t taking the course for credit (up to $500 reimbursement) • Study Abroad Scholarship – Deadline is June 15, Sept. 15 or Oct. 15 • Application Form • 500-1000 Word Essay + Follow-On Project • Resume • 2 Letters of Recommendation (Academic or Professional) • $250-750

15. Application process • Study Abroad Appointment - Make an appointment with Study Abroad Coordinator, Amy Schoenberg aschoenberg@govst.edu, and request the Study Abroad Application packet. • Application & Deposit Form - Submit application form and other required documents at your earliest convenience to the Office of International Services, GMT Building, Room 151. • Deposit – Once your application has been reviewed and you receive acceptance, we will process your non-refundable deposit which will be applied to your entire program fee. • Study Abroad Scholarship – If you want to apply for the scholarship, submit your application to Amy Schoenberg (aschoenberg@govst.edu ) by 6/15/19, 9/15/19 or 10/15/19. • Financial Aid - Check with the Financial Aid office to find out the possibility of using your financial aid funds toward the course tuition and trip expenses. • Course Registration - Register for MGMT 5000 or MGMT 3000 (either for credit or audit). • Passport - Apply for passport if you don’t have one already. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months past your return date to the U.S. • Vaccinations – Unless you are entering from a World Health Organization Yellow Fever designated country (which the U.S. is not), there are no required vaccinations. However, you should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Consult with your doctor about additional vaccines and check the Center for Disease Control website for assistance.

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