College of Economic & Management Sciences
Unisa VC expresses pride in students heading to global challenge finals
Professor Puleng LenkaBula met with four top-performing students to wish them well as they prepare to represent the university at the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge in Chicago. Read more
Powerful memorial lecture celebrates language, identity and cultural resilience
Unisa recently hosted the 6th Annual Dr OK Matsepe Memorial Lecture at its Polokwane Campus, commemorating the legacy of the Sepedi literary giant and his contributions to the preservation of indigenous language, culture and identity. Read more
Are graduates truly industry-ready? Unisa expert tackles the soft skills gap
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Speaking at a high-profile event, Dr Alicia Weber, a senior lecturer in the Department of Applied Management, highlighted the critical role of soft skills in shaping successful supply chain professionals, and unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry. Read more
Unisa discussion unpacks South Africa's fiscal future
Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences and College of Economic and Management Sciences recently hosted the 7th annual Post-Budget Speech Discussion under the theme South Africa's G20 Presidency: Being Efficient, Effective, and Resilient in Turbulent Times. Read more
Unisan honoured with international Leadership Excellence Award
Prof Cina van Zyl from the College of Economic and Management Sciences has received the prestigious Leadership Excellence Award at the inaugural ITSA–Amity Regional Conference for Asia 2025 in recognition of her influential global leadership in tourism studies. Read more
Unisa students reach global finals in risk management challenge
Students from the College of Economic and Management Sciences have secured a place in the global finals of the prestigious Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, and will compete at the RISKWORLD conference in Chicago. Read more
Unisan appointed chairperson of the NSFAS board
Dr Karen Stander of the College of Economic and Management Sciences has been appointed chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she works towards advancing student empowerment and building a sustainable future for South Africa's learners. Read more
Unisa academic elected to global leadership role
Prof Annemarie Davis from the College of Economic and Management Sciences is making waves on the global stage, championing African scholarship in the field of strategic management. Her election to a prestigious leadership role signals a growing recognition of diverse perspectives in academia. Read more
Economist en route to promoting financial inclusion and stability in sub-Saharan Africa
Economist, Dr Moeti Godfrey Damane, is committed to using his research to drive positive change, both within the academic community and in the real world by influencing policies and practices. Read more
Unisa welcomes first exchange student sponsored by the European Union
Mihai Vlad, from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania, is a recipient of the Erasmus+ grant from the European Union and will spend a semester at Unisa. Read more