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MSM – South Africa September 17, 2012 Brian Mitchell and Brad Killaly Emory Goals • To introduce and immerse ourselves in the cultural and social experience of an African nation and the African continent • To instill a fundamental appreciation of the social, economic and ethnic challenges in the history of a diverse and developing nation. • To understand the differing commercial challenges, and opportunities, of succeeding in business in South Africa as well as in Africa. Emory Evaluation • To receive credit for the course participants must: • Complete advanced work • Book • Background material • Team site preparation • Attend all pre-travel meetings • Attend and participate fully in all activities and site visits during the module Emory Pre-Work • Read one of 10 selected books on South Africa, some examples are • Country of My Skull: Guilt, Sorrow and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa. • South Africa: The First Man, The Last Nation. • Tomorrow is Another Country: The Inside Story of South Africa’s Road to Change. • Disgrace: A Novel • Kaffir Boy, The True Story a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa • Read current economic and social conditions briefs on South Africa • Prepare for site visits (team) • We will meet at least twice before departing, with one meeting on Tuesday, February 26 Emory Schedule DATE LOCATION ACTIVITY March 5 Johannesburg Evening Arrive March 6 Johannesburg Soweto & Apartheid Museum March 7 Johannesburg Company Visits March 8 Johannesburg Company Visits March 9 Johannesburg/Pilanesberg Travel (coach) March 10 Pilanesberg Eco-tourism March 11 Pilanesberg to Cape Town Travel (coach and flight) March 12 Cape Town Company Visits March 13 Cape Town Company Visit & Tour March 14 Cape Town Robben Island & Table Mountain March 15 Cape Town Liberty Day & Closing Dinner Emory Travel Schedule & Site Visits • Depart: Monday, March 4 -> Arrive: Evening March 5 • ATL->JNB (non-stop) • Return: Friday, March 15 -> Arrive: Evening March 16 • CPT->ATL (via Amsterdam) • Johannesburg • Soweto Tour, Apartheid museum, The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto Elementary School, Mass Mart, Coca-Cola SA, JSE • Pilanesberg • Ivory Tree Game Lodge – Eco Tourism • Cape Town • University of Cape Town, Adidas, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Stellenbosch Emory Estimated Cost • Airfare: $1,784 as of today • Tour Cost: $3,229 • • • • Emory Accommodation Ground transfers & intra-country flights Gratuities All breakfasts, 3 of 10 lunches, 4 of 10 dinners