- Parktown, South Africa
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.
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
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Current enrollment in the Texas MBA Program
- Successful completion of the first MBA year (32 hours)
- A minimum cumulative UT MBA GPA of 3.2
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:
- 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.