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WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL

 

McCombs School of Business MBA students have the opportunity to study on exchange at The Wits Business School. WBS is acknowledged as the leading business school in Africa. Seated at the business capital of the continent and deeply rooted in the African environment, their programs are driven by leading edge business concepts that draw on both local and international best practice. The WBS was ranked 54th globally by the Financial Times in the United Kingdom in their annual Executive Education rankings released in May 2007. The WBS offers courses in the following concentrations: Finance, Information Management, Human Resources, International Business, Strategy and Emerging Markets. Classes are generally 10-65 students (with elective classes generally being smaller). Wits Business School is situated approximately 1.5 km from the main Wits campus in the leafy Johannesburg suburb of Parktown.

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Area(s) of Study

  • Marketing

Sponsored by McCombs School of Business

Academic Information

The WBS has a quarter schedule. 1st Quarter: Jan - March; 2nd Quarter: June; 3rd Quarter: Mon-Sept; 4th Quarter: Sept-Nov.

Language(s) of Instruction

English

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - No

Housing

Secure on-site housing is available for students.Units/apartments hous international exchange students. Each person has his/her own furnished with hand basin and fridge. The kitchen, bathroom and lounge facilitie shared.

Open To

McCombs School of Business - Graduate

Program Cost

Students pay $75 app fee and regular UT tuition for semester abroad. S are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, food, local trans living. Students pay required emergency and health insurance coverage per week. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 16, 2012 to March 23, 2012

Application Code

160028

Program Coordinator

Deborah J Carney

Additional Resources

Program Website
State Dept Travel Advisory
Int Travel Safety for Students
Consular Information Sheet
Visa Information

Next Step

Learn more about attending our study abroad programs by contacting the International Exchange Coordinator in room CBA 2.502. Program books an evaluations are also available for your review.

Program information above is subject to change