Business connectedness in Southern Africa 849


 
Module code GIL 849
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Gordon Institute of Business Science
Module content

The aim is to better understand and gain a feeling of trade and business in and around Southern Africa – through a practical first-hand experience by road from Johannesburg to a neighbouring country (Zimbabwe or Mozambique). The goals and objectives include the gaining of some insight into the life blood of the region: the movement of goods and services between South Africa and surrounding countries. The role of infrastructure, policy, bureaucracy and security on trade and general economic activities will be witnessed first-hand and discussed in detail – with perspectives and solutions offered and exchanged among the group.

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 09
Contact time 28 contact hours per 3 week cycle
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Gordon Institute of Business Science
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2

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