College of Economic & Management Sciences

Support structure and commitment required to achieve success

In her inaugural lecture, Prof Alet Tolmay highlighted why building strong relationships may be the ultimate competitive edge in South Africa's automotive industry. Read more

Unisa and ATNS light the path in Kroonstad

The university's College of Economic and Management Sciences recently participated in an expo hosted by Air Traffic and Navigation Services to connect rural learners to global opportunities they did not previously have access to. Read more

Unisa co-hosts major operations management conference

Held from 4 to 6 August 2025, the 4th African Operations Management Conference brought together Africa's brightest minds in operations management to chart the continent's industrial future. Read more

Unisa hosts major Indian Ocean research gathering

The 10th Annual South African Chapter of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group brought together key stakeholders from government departments, universities and research institutions to advance regional cooperation. Read more

Unisa's IGNITEWISE sparks ambition among Witbank learners

In a powerful display of community engagement, the university's IGNITEWISE initiative lit up the minds of Witbank learners, offering career guidance, personal development tools and a strong message of hope. Read more

Bridging information gap faced by learners in underprivileged communities

Unisa’s Department of Economics, together with the university’s Kroonstad Regional Centre and Unisa Radio, hosted a highly impactful career guidance and exhibition for Grade 11 and 12 learners in Free State. Read more

Unisan develops groundbreaking procurement framework for SA's commuter bus industry

What began as fieldwork in Mpumalanga's transport sector has culminated in a nationally relevant PhD study by Dr Thobeka Ngcamphalala from the College of Economic and Management Sciences at Unisa, reshaping procurement in South Africa's commuter bus industry. Read more

CEMS Research Day: "Proudly African, Globally Relevant"

Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences recently hosted a powerful Research and Innovation Day, showcasing bold ideas, African-rooted research and globally relevant solutions that aim to transform communities, industries and the continent at large. Read more

Unisa unlocks futures for learners with disabilities

In a powerful show of inclusion and opportunity, Unisa hosted a groundbreaking career expo that opened doors to future careers for learners with disabilities, proving that ambition knows no barriers. Read more

Unisan honoured with ultimate HR accolade

Dr Mochabo Moerane’s career of service and leadership has earned him the South African Board for People Practices’ prestigious Premier Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour that coincides with a major academic accreditation milestone for Unisa Read more