International Executive Development Programme
Immersive. Exploratory. Transformational.
Aimed to build future-fit organisations by preparing current and future leaders for an increasingly interconnected and globalised world
AFRICA TO THE WORLD
Our IEDP is unique – with a specialised theme each year. In partnership with our local and international suite of blue chip corporate clients the UCT GSB is proud to offer an international course that truly reflects our purpose, values and ethos. Delegates will spend two weeks in our Breakwater campus and Sandton hub before embarking on a tour of some of the world's most dynamic businesses and company HQs.
What you will walk away with
Ethical leadership, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability are part of the UCT GSB’s DNA – and should be a core strategic focus of any organisation capable of leading us to a better future. The UCT GSB IEDP takes a multidimensional approach to learning, including:
- Lectures
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Case-study strategy simulation
- Company-focused Action Learning Project
- International engagement and immersion with business immersions across three countries and five cities.
Who should apply
- Senior Executives working across all industries and sectors
- Incumbent and future leaders of organisations that will apply international lessons in local contexts
LEARN FROM THE WORLD
International exposure for transformative advancement.
Our programme is designed to challenge, inform and grow. It is educational but intensive, and inspirational while inviting delegates to step out of their comfort zones. While staying true to our mission of taking Africa to the world.
The experience of a lifetime
A plethora of networking opportunities
Itinerary
Exposure to global innovation and best-practice
Cape Town
Feel comfortable at our home before you embark on your journey
| Activity | Outcome | Duration |
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Preparation for Group ALP Presentation and Delivery | 4 Days |
Johannesburg
Satellite learning centre in the heart of Sandton City
| Activity | Outcome | Duration |
|
Action Learning Project | 4 Days |
Dubai
Gain first-hand experience and exposure to stakeholders in capital markets
| Activity | Outcome | Duration |
| Dubai As Global Capital Market Centre (Capital Raising & ESG Implications for African Co.) | Applied theory | 2 Days |
Shanghai
Home of Huawei, CATL and a hub of Tesla
| Activity | Outcome | Duration |
|
Benchmarking Networking |
3 Days |
Beijing
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture and educational ethos
| Activity | Outcome | Duration |
|
Learning Consolidation |
2 Days |
Participant Profile
- Senior Managers with at least 4 - 10 years of senior management experience
- C-suite executives or Senior Managers on the promotional track for C-level roles
- Senior officials in government and state-owned companies
- Successful entrepreneurs who run medium to large companies
- General managers or Heads of Business Units within private and public sectors
Global best Practice. Local growth.
Cape Town
The best place to make our delegates feel most comfortable and at home before they embark on their international expedition is at our home: the historic Breakwater Campus. Our unique location near the heart of the original docks of Cape Town make for a memorable induction.
Johannesburg
Our satellite learning centre in the heart of Sandton City will host the second phase of the course, with delegates being treated to an address by Professor Catherine Duggan, the Director of the UCT GSB.
Dubai
Having outlined some of the theory and insights around Middle Eastern capital markets, delegates will be afforded a deep dive into the organisations and institutions committed to meaningful change in Africa – in person.
Shanghai
Home of Huawei, CATL and hub of Tesla – delegates get an opportunities to engage with some of the most innovative companies in one of the most dynamic cities in China. The GSB is the proud alma mater of XX alumni from Shanghai.
Beijing
Heading further East, delegates get a chance to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and educational ethos, with a campus tour of one of Asia’s finest tertiary education institutions. The GSB committed to tertiary partnerships across the globe.
What our clients say
Learn from the best
Faculty
Joy-Marie Lawrence is a Chartered Director, and the Founder of Boardvisory, with extensive experience as a lawyer and business woman, her purpose as a Board Coach is to cultivate courageous conversations that enable effective boardroom decision-making.
Adjunct Professor
Professor Herman Singh is an adjunct professor at the UCT GSB and the CEO of Future Advisory, an international firm specialising in digital transformation projects in corporates, and startup acceleration.
Faculty
Dr Puleng has a passion for creativity, design thinking and innovation and she has more than twenty years of experience working in the private sector, government and in higher educational institutions globally.
Faculty
Dr David Makovah is the CEO and founder of Mr-Mak Learning - this digital first education business conducts professional training interventions in business in Africa broadly and including leadership, management, capital markets, credit, finance, economics, and related areas.
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Sharron McPherson is an adjunct senior lecturer at the UCT GSB where she lectures project finance on the MBA programme.
Faculty
Prof Rasoava Rijamampianina has orchestrated and taught on various local and international programmes at leading institutions in South Africa, Ghana, Japan, USA, France, UK, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Director: UCT Graduate School of Business
Catherine Duggan is Director (Dean) of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB).
EMBA Programme Director
Dr Camille Meyer is Associate Professor in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Director of the Executive MBA at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.
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FAQ
No. Our IEDP is unique because each year has a topical theme. The theme for 2023 was ESG, so the focus was on leadership and best practice in the Environmental, Social and Governance elements of business – and the locations and companies were chosen in line with that. Future IEDPs will choose destinations aligned with their respective themes.
Our IEDP takes place on an annual basis – typically towards the end of a calendar year. But enquiries and applications are open throughout the year.
Yes. Delegates of this programme will be awarded with an official UCT GSB certificate in recognition of their having completed the International Executive Education Programme.
The IEDP will appeal to established and aspiring multinational or large organsiations, as well as ambitious and successful SMEs with their eyes on international best practice and networking, or global esxpansion. While each programme is themed, the core modules and teachings of the IEDP will apply to a broad range of industries and sectors.