2025年9月，ZIBS iMBA项目的南非访学之行顺利收官。作为学院首次走进非洲大陆的标志性访学项目，全程12天的行程以学术交流为核心、产业调研为支撑、文化互鉴为纽带，构建起立体的跨文化学习之旅。iMBA项目访学团先后走访了比勒陀利亚大学戈登商学院（GIBS）、文达大学、西开普大学、开普敦大学及约翰内斯堡大学等当地知名高校，聚焦商科教育创新、区域经济合作、可持续发展等核心议题，开展“课程共研、课题共创”式交流，并就联合培养、科研合作等方向启动合作洽谈。
ESG
课堂
跨国案例中的实践思辨
在比勒陀利亚大学戈登商学院（GIBS）的课堂上，同学们参与了《Developing Effective ESG Strategies》课程，围绕企业如何在多方利益相关者的压力下，制定与落实有效的ESG战略，平衡经济效益、社会责任与环境保护三重目标。Stephen Rosenbaum教授通过剖析南非本土企业案例，深入解读了非洲商业环境的复杂性与文化适配的重要性。在课程的成果分享环节，同学们与来自各地的交换生共同组队，围绕“全球ESG实践案例”展开交流思辨，既展现了ZIBS 学子将中国实践与全球视野结合的专业素养，更通过跨国对话碰撞出ESG的共识，收获了超越课堂的实践洞察。
多维视野
解码南非的创新驱动与价值
在文达大学交流期间，与当地师生们聚焦“创业创新、可持续发展、乡村赋能”等专题展开深入探讨，围绕数字学校计划、可再生能源在农业中的应用等话题，以“南非传统医学融入现代医疗体系”为切入点进行剖析。通过专题讲座及交流，同学们不仅看到南非高校“以创新驱动社会治理与经济转型”的具体行动，更引发了大家对全球可持续发展与数字化变革的思考。
访学团还访问了西开普大学、开普敦大学等当地一流高校，就国际合作、国际招生、学术交流平台建设等方面进行了交流。在西开普大学，师生们还参观了校内展馆，通过志愿者的讲解，进一步了解了南非人民在曼德拉领导下争取自由的抗争历程，不仅让“自由、公平、多元”的价值观从抽象概念变为具象的认知，更引发了大家对“如何平衡历史遗产与现代化进程”的深层反思。
课堂之外
社会创新与商业洞察
在学术交流之外，访学团还深入多家本地及中资企业，切身感受南非独特的商业生态与产业发展机遇。在与企业高管面对面的对话中，不仅对非洲市场有了更为立体的认知，也收获了丰富的商业洞察，还为同学们的全球化职业规划提供了独特的“非洲视角”。
对话世界
从
BRICS
看全球发展
在本次访学期间，部分师生还受邀参加了在约翰内斯堡大学举行的“BRICS Summer School 2025 Program（2025年金砖国家暑期学校项目）”，与来自金砖国家的学者们深入探讨全球治理、可持续发展与未来商业趋势。该环节为同学们提供了与海外专家学者及“与新兴市场同龄人”交流的宝贵机会，也进一步印证了iMBA项目“全球化、科创型”的培养特色——在全球对话中传递中国经验、吸收多元智慧。
一起听听他们此行的收获吧！
Varitta Tannirandorn
Going on a study tour to South Africa was way more than just visiting different universities and sitting in on lectures. It was a chance to really see and experience a country in a way that you just can’t from a regular tourist trip. Before I went, I thought I knew a bit about South Africa, but being there, meeting local students, teachers, and community members, completely changed how I see things.
One of the best parts was studying alongside South African students. We talked about everything from business and sustainability to culture and everyday life. Hearing their stories of hope, creativity, and how they’re working to make progress hit home in a way that books and news articles just couldn’t. It made me realize how important it is to learn directly from people’s lived experiences.
The program really opened my eyes to the power of cultural exchange. It’s not just about facts and lectures—it’s about connecting with others, understanding different perspectives, and building empathy. That’s something I’m taking with me as I go forward, both in my studies and in life. South Africa taught me a lot about resilience and hope, and those lessons will stick with me.
Elvin Halim
This South Africa Study Tour has been an eye-opening experience for me. I used to think that all African countries were underdeveloped in many aspects. I never imagined I would have the opportunity to visit South Africa and this program has completely changed my perspective on Africa and its people for the better.
At GIBS, we took a class called Developing Effective ESG Strategies. I was pleasantly surprised by how well-educated and knowledgeable GIBS students were, especially in the field of business. From this class I learned that ESG issues have moved from being voluntary practices to becoming central components of corporate strategy, in which companies that proactively engage with ESG issues are better positioned to manage risks, attract investment, and build long-term competitive advantage.
Beyond our studies at GIBS, we also visited different universities with some academic exchanges which not only broadened our academic knowledge but also exposed us to the cultural diversity and enriched our understanding of the region’s higher education system. In addition, we also visited several companies to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s regional development, business landscape, and economic conditions.
Overall, this study tour was an amazing experience. It has completely changed my perspective on Africa and its people for the better, leaving a lasting and meaningful impression.
王建峰
在学院的精心组织和吴锶老师的带领下，我们深入参与了多所高校的学术交流、实地参访了中国与本地企业，体验了南非的人文风情。此行是一次集学术提升、文化碰撞与自我成长于一体的综合性学习旅程。
GIBS商学院的全球化课程、文达大学的本土文化教育、西开普大学的国际合作愿景，以及南非企业的实践案例，为我们提供了多维观察南非社会与中非合作的机会。GIBS的Stephen教授特别提到，南非正面临数字经济转型契机，GIBS正与中国高校探索共建“中非数字经济研究中心”，这一设想令我们倍感振奋，也更清晰地认识到中非在教育、商业与技术领域的合作潜力。
对我个人而言，此行还锻炼了语言表达能力，也让我意识到自身在文化理解、全球议题认知方面仍有成长空间。更重要的是，我体会到“交流”不仅停留在语言层面，更是一种跨文化的理解与互鉴。
应俊
本次南非行程覆盖约翰内斯堡、林波波省、开普敦三地，围绕学术交流、课程学习、企业参访与文化体验展开。开普敦的自然风光固然动人，但让我感触最深的，却是在约翰内斯堡与林波波省的所见所闻。
我们在约翰内斯堡GIBS商学院参与《Developing Effective ESG Strategies》课程学习时，Stephen教授展示了一张贫民窟的照片：一片用彩钢板或石棉瓦搭建的狭小房群，十几家甚至几十家共用一个简陋卫生间。并就“如何快速有效地改善贫民窟的生活”展开了讨论。南非的贫富差距如此直接地呈现在眼前，非常令人触动。我们在文达大学接受了庄重又简朴的欢迎，与师生们就个人梦想、数据化医疗改革等议题与开展交流，感受到文达大学师生对自身发展与未来合作的期望。
南非拥有28.7岁的人口中位年龄，不仅矿产资源丰富，更坐拥优越的地理位置——其蕴含着巨大的发展机遇。但“谁敢入局、谁能入局”是此行我心中留存的最深切的思考与追问。
此次南非访学项目的顺利开展，不仅搭建起“理论研习+实地调研+国际对话”的实践学习平台，深度拓展了同学们的国际视野和实践能力，更标志着ZIBS在全球商学教育合作版图上迈出的崭新步伐。未来，ZIBS将继续推动与非洲地区高校和企业的深入合作，打造“既能立足中国看世界、更能以多元窗口看未来” 的高质量学习与发展机遇。
