MBA Global Experience Week
How business can address inequality

Sunday 29 June - Saturday 5 July

Key Information

Travel dates

This module will focus on the sustainability, social, and investment factors that contribute to inequality in East Africa and particularly in Kenya. It is suitable for students who are interested in learning about the potential of the African market, and those with a sustainability background.

Expected arrival: 13:00, Sunday 29 June 2025

Expected departure: 11:00, Saturday 5 July 2025

Hotel details

The Trademark

Village Market, Limuru Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 20 7250000

Visas

Kenya is currently Visa free! You are required to complete an Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival.

Vaccines

Vaccines needed for Kenya are: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/117/kenya

Full details on vaccine requirements can be found on the Travel Information webpage

Who should take this module?

This module will focus on the sustainability, social, and investment factors that contribute to inequality in East Africa and particularly in Kenya. It is suitable for students who are interested in learning about the potential of the African market, and those with a sustainability background.

FTMBA 2024 (programme requirement)
WMBA 2024 (programme requirement)
EMBA 2024 (as an elective in Summer 2025)
GMBA 2024J & GMBA 2023S (as an elective in Summer 2025 - 24 or 32 month track)
GMBA 2023J & GMBA2022S (as an elective in Summer 2025 - 32 month track only)

Your Next Actions

Registration Form

FTMBA / WMBA - Use the above form to register for the module on IBConnect.

GMBA/EMBA - Use this form to PAY for the module.

Deadline 10 February 2025

Registration Form Link

Personal Details Form (to be launched)

This form will be launched in November 2024 for students who are signed up to the module.

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Travel Clearance (to be launched)

Travel Clearance is required for this module, please complete the form. Clearance is given when you receive the email reply from the Occupational Health team (can take up to 14 days).

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Module Pricing

Full terms & conditions can be found here

Item	Imperial Covers	Student Covers
Module Tuition	FTMBA & WMBA as part of programme fees	GMBA & EMBA tuition fees - usually £2000 for twin occupancy
Airfare	FTMBA & WMBA Economy Class flights capped to £800 included in programme fees	GMBA & EMBA Flights
Accommodation	Twin-occupancy room for duration of the module.	Single room supplement, or additional nights at the hotel
Visa & Vaccine costs	Included and reimbursed as expenses	Additional health requirements (e.g. malaria tablets, bug spray, sunscreen etc)
Meals	Breakfast included with the hotel, some meals	Lunches, most dinners.
Travel	In-country transportation provided	Travel to and from the airport.
Company Visits	Curating and sourcing company visits in line with the theme.
Health & Safety	Travel insurance for the dates of the module; Risk management and Security	Additional travel insurance for extended stay in country

Module Pricing for GMBA/EMBA students

Carbon Offsetting Fee

£TBC For European travel to the module

Optional incentive
Contributions support Malawian farmers

Carbon Offset Your Travel Here

Module Fee

GMBA & EMBA

£1950Includes non-refundable 2.5% transaction fee

Mandatory

Twin Room Accommodation

Pay the Module Fee Here

Single Room Hotel Fee

£0 Included in the existing rate

Trademark Hotel
Check In Sunday 29 June 3PM
Check Out Saturday 5 July 11AM

Inclusivity Fund

The Imperial College Business School Inclusivity Fund exists to remove barriers. Through this fund we aim to promote the participation of our whole Business School Community in all the activities we offer.

Please note that applications are reviewed periodically and are assessed confidentially by the Inclusivity Fund Committee on the specific dates below. Please note that applications will only be reviewed on these dates and applications need to be submitted by 09:00(BST) on the review date.

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Tuesday 14 January 2025

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Tuesday 8 April 2025

APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Opportunities

Student Company Visit Host

As a student host, you will be the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the company visit. Some of your duties will involve arriving promptly at the venue to greet any local speakers and thank them for hosting us. You will introduce the speaker, kick off the Q&A session with some of your own pre-prepared questions and facilitate the Q&A with the wider group. To find out more, view the Student Company Visit Host Brief

Student Blogging & Social Media

Whether you are already a student ambassador or a gifted photographer, get in touch to act as the official GEW champion on social media. Content will be featured in LinkedIn, Instagram stories (as part of the student takeover), Instagram grid, and on the School website.

In Collaboration with Omnia Discovery

Omnia Discovery delivers bespoke experience based learning programs for international business schools and executives. They are founded by Bayes Business School MBA alumni.

https://www.omniadiscovery.com/

Module Outline

Our mission is (define your mission under group settings)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

Describe the social, political, and cultural dynamics of doing business in the host countryAnalyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that influence doing business in the host country
Analyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that influence doing business in the host country
Assess issues related to sustainability, climate change, and/or social impact in the host country
Understand key innovations that are characteristic for the host country context

Module Content

The objectives of the module are to:

Gain real life exposure to an organisation that is based abroad

Learn about the macro environment and cultural context in which global organisations operate

Apply concepts, tools, and frameworks from the MBA programmes to solve real-world problems

Put into practice teamwork and consulting skills to address these problems

Learning and Teaching Approach

Sessions will normally be based on a combination of lectures, class discussion, group presentations, guest talks and case study analysis. This approach encourages the achievement of the various module learning outcomes by ensuring the acquisition of knowledge and facts, as well as the development of critical appreciation of the learnt theory and concepts and how these can be applied to real-world contexts.