J-Term Courses
The Stellenbosch University January Courses (J-Term Courses) offer two dynamic programmes: Travel and Photography and Doing Business in Southern Africa.
These short-term academic experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore South Africa through an engaging mix of lectures, practical activities, and excursions. Each programme is designed and taught by Stellenbosch University faculty and local experts, combining academic insight with real-world learning.
Courses:
Travel Photography
Field of Study: Art & Media
The aim of the course is to teach students about photography with a focus on travel photography theory. Students will gain knowledge of their own cameras, improve their photography skills and gain practical experience in the areas of landscape and portrait photography as well as wildlife photography
- Can be topped up with 1 US/2 ECTS Credits
- Travel Photoography-Video
Course Information
Course Dates: 5 – 21 January 2026
Academic Weight: 3 US Credits / 6 ECTS Credits
Top up Credits: All Courses have an optional 1 US Credit/2 ECTS Credits Top Up option.
(This means that each Elective becomes 4 US/ 8 ECTS Credits)
Language: English
Requirements: Minimum GPA Requirement of 2.8
Doing Business in Southern Africa
Field of Study: Economic and Management Sciences
This course aims to help students investigate the unique institutional and policy conditions in Southern African countries which will not only allow future entrepreneurs and managers to understand the challenges that will confront their businesses, but also allow them to identify the opportunities that this rapidly growing region offers. The course will give students an acute knowledge of the development challenges facing Southern African countries and understand the growth of emerging Southern African markets and identify future growth potential. Students will have the ability to discuss and debate current and future policy issues in a development country context. Furthermore, they will get awareness of the additional social, environmental and ethical considerations for African businesses.
Course Information
Date of Course: 5 – 21 January 2026
Academic Weight: 5 US Credits / 10 ECTS Credits
Top up Credits: This course has an optional 1 US Credit/2 ECTS Credits Top Up option. (This means that this course becomes 6 US/ 12 ECTS Credits)
Language: English
Requirements: Minimum GPA Requirement of 2.8