International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Winter South Africa

Winter South Africa

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Dates: January 1 to January 12, 2025
Locations: Cape Town, Pretoria, and Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

The Winter South Africa Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about South African culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS:

Destinations:

  • Visit Cape Town, Pretoria, and Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions, including two safaris.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions and more.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as Groot Constantia Winery.
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries, including: finance, marketing, economics, and more.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.
  • Advising on flights and assistance with ticketing is available.

Program pricing starts at $4490

  • Includes some meals, ground transportation, guide fees, and scheduled activity costs.
  • Scholarships open for application to all program participants.
  • Payment plans and flexible payment options available.

Please contact us via the form below or contact your university study abroad office or coordinator for more details about pricing.

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DATETIMEACTIVITYLODGING
WED
Jan. 1
Flight to South AfricaAirplane
THU
Jan. 2
Arrive at Premier Cape Town

Health, Safety, and Cultural Orientation

Gold Restaurant Welcome Dinner with drumming
Cape Town
FRI
Jan. 3




11:30 AM

12:30 PM

Premier Cape Town Breakfast

Tour of Parliament

City Tour Cape Town

Cape Town
SAT
Jan. 4
8:00 AM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM
Farmer's Market

Robben Island

Table Mountain
Cape Town
SUN
Jan. 5
10:30 AM

Noon

Afternoon
Franschoek Babelonstoren OR Blaauwklippen tour

Lunch at Winery with tasting

Afternoon in Stellenbosch
Cape Town
MON
Jan. 6
9:00 AM

Afternoon
Visit: ARUP (Engineering)

Visit: ACCSO (Software)

Cape Town
TUE
Jan. 7
Morning

Afternoon
Premier Cape Town Breakfast

Flight to Johannesburg

Afternoon Visit: TBD
CPT/Johannesburg
WED
Jan. 8



Visit: BMW Midrand

Visit: Momentum Insurance

Visit: U.S. Embassy
Irene Country Lodge
THU
Jan. 9
Visit: Discovery Medical Aid

Visit: Exarro Mining Company

Free evening
Irene Country Lodge
FRI
Jan. 10
Morning

Afternoon
Irene Country Lodge Hotel Operations and Farm Visit

Coach to Pilanesburg


Afternoon Game Drive Pilanesburg

Dinner at Bakubung
Irene Country Lodge/Pilanesburg
SAT
Jan. 11
Morning



Evening
Morning Game Drive


Accomodation in Pilanesburg

Optional Sun City Visit

Dinner at Bakubung
Pilanesburg
SUN
Jan. 12
Pilanesburg & Game Drive

Lunch at Lesedi Cultural Village

Airport transfer to OR Tambo Johannesburg
Pilanesburg