South Africa: Cape Town
May and July - August 2027
Two courses will be offered in Cape Town during Summer 2027. The courses will run during separate program periods and have different academic and scheduling requirements.
MGT396Y0: Special Topics: Inclusive Consulting with Micro-Enterprises
Cape Town program period: May 5–24, 2027
Online classes: Scheduled before and after the Cape Town program period. Dates to be confirmed.
Individual online debrief with Professor Ann Armstrong: Date to be confirmed.
This course provides students in Commerce, Engineering, and the Social Sciences with an opportunity to gain hands-on consulting experience in an emerging-market context and learn about the business challenges and opportunities facing micro-enterprises at the base of the economic pyramid.
SOC393Y0: Selected Topics in Sociological Research
Program period: July 31–August 28, 2027
Additional details: To be confirmed.
About Cape Town, South Africa
- South Africa, with more than 58 million people, is the world's 24th most populous nation. Considered to be a newly industrialized country, its economy is the second largest in Africa. South Africa is a multi-ethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world.
- Cape Town is the second-largest city in South Africa and the legislative capital of the country. It is renown for its historic harbour, beautiful natural setting and nearby wineries, as well as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town was named the World Design Capital in 2014 as well as the "best place in the world to visit" by The New York Times.
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Program Activities
For the MGT396 course, students will participate in seminars and lectures before beginning a consulting mission with a micro-entrepreneur in the townships of Cape Town. Guest speakers include local and international experts in the fields of finance, politics, media, and more. To conclude the program, students will review the personal impact of the learning journey on their understanding of, and appreciation for, working in the bottom of the pyramid.
More details regarding SOC393 course activities will be updated soon.
South Africa Summer Abroad: Highlights and Testimonials
Learn more about the South Africa Summer Abroad Program through videos, past events and articles.
Questions? Email: southafrica.abroad@utoronto.ca or book a virtual appointment.