The study abroad tour will include five days in Cape Town and the Western Cape (major import/export shipping center), three days in Johannesburg and Gauteng (the financial, industrial, and mining center of South Africa), and four days in Gaborone, Botswana (the financial and political capital of Botswana, the fastest growing economy in Africa during the past decade). The program will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with business faculty at four leading South African institutions (University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of the Witwatersrand), financial and business leaders, labor leaders, and medium and small scale South African and Botswana entrepreneurs. In addition, there will be numerous site visits to a diversity of business enterprises from large shipping ports, mines, and modern factories to wine producers and microenterprises in urban townships. Special attention will be given to the post-apartheid commitment to Black Empowerment and to South Africa's growing economic involvement and influence throughout Africa.

The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each Summer (June-July) in various pre-determined locations around the world. Each conference produces a conference proceedings, where accepted papers are presented.

"A Shrinking World, or a Growing Global Economy?" presented by Lynn Myers, Retired, Manager of Pontiac Division, General Motors Corporation.

With cost cutting mandates, many businesses see outsourcing as the solution. Wondering how to establish a partnership that's mutually beneficial? Or how to establish long-term value, especially as business process outsourcing accelerates over the next decade? Find out the answers from Steve Schuckenbrock, who knows outsourcing inside out. Also, find out if key executives in Southeast Michigan think the area's workers can compete amid a growing trend to send work overseas. At this year's Forum, Detroit area leaders will discuss how their organizations are joining the outsourcing battle... or fighting it to the bitter end. This year's event will be held at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, MI, with the faculty workshop presented by S. Tamer Cavusgil and Tomas Hult.

"Dollars and Values" Presented by Mr. Doug DeVos, President, Alticor, Inc.

This Global Issues Forum will examine the current phase of reforms at the United Nations and potential impact in the areas of environment (i.e. global change), international trade and security that can be directly linked to the interests of Michigan citizens.

The forum provides an excellent opportunity to expose students and business executives to an international conversation among specialists and professionals which enrich their understanding of the global market. It also builds a stage where the best minds of the supply chain industry leaders meet and exchange their thoughts and ideas.

"Global Technology Drivers" - Presented by Joe Gingo, Vice President of Goodyear Tire Company

"Customer Satisfaction Globally" - Presented by Claes Fornell Chairman of the Board, CFI Group

Ambassador Charles L. (Jack) Pritchard, President, Korea Economic Institute, Honorable Mr. Ki-Chang Kwon, First Secretary for Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the U.S. and Mr. Scott Walker, U.S. State Department, Public Diplomacy Officer for East Asian and Pacific Affairs/Korea will present World in Transition: The Future of Korea. Public Forum at 4:00 pm