Race and Business Ethics in South Africa, a new three-credit program for Pitt undergraduates, is led by Paul Harper, PhD, Pitt Business Associate Dean of Inclusion, Engagement & International Affairs. This transformational experience begins May 2 with 12 days in Johannesburg followed by four weeks of virtual classes, so that students can also fulfill summer internships or other work.
Students will experience past and present South Africa, venturing from a safari in Pilanesberg State Park to the headquarters of a multinational food chain, along with tours of the Mandela House, Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and other significant sites.
They will gain insights into corporate social responsibility shaped by apartheid and continuing Black African inequality – and engage with South African business professionals, civil rights leaders, and ethics professors.
“This is an ethics course that is historically oriented but offers the capability to have difficult conversations in a modern multicultural context,” Harper says.
Race and Business Ethics in South Africa is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to enhance their knowledge and sensitivity to issues of diverse racial identity and cultural traditions and learn how those issues and traditions impact decision-making in business on a global scale.
“One of the most sought-after skills leaders need now is the ability to communicate and participate in dialogues across cultural boundaries,” Harper says. “Building relationships is crucial for success in any role. We hope that the students that travel together will become a cohort of sorts and develop a community spirit where they can communicate with one another.”
Scholarships of $1,000 or more are available. For full details, email Harper at pth6@pitt.edu. For cost and financial add info, email Pitt Business Global Experiences via Phil.Hnatkovich@pitt.edu. Apply by January 22, 2024, via Pitt Global Experiences.
