University of Stellenbosch Business School

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

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

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

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

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

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 ThomasAfternoon Company Visit: Sanlam Emerging Market (financial services subsidiary of Sanlam) Issues: Serving the bottom-end of the market; growing into Africa and India

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

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 Marlize Terblanche-SmitAfternoon Company Visit to Shoprite (Food Retail Company) Issues: Expansion drivers (mature market, global competition), SCM

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

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 AfricaAfternoon Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Facilitator: Dr Arnold Smit Evening program Dinner at Moyo’s (Spier Wine Estate) - African theme restaurant

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 BurgerAfternoon Free time