Department of Economics

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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.

Economist en route to promoting financial inclusion and stability in sub-Saharan Africa

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National research in economics with a global reach

Unisa has responded to the developments brought about by changing times, the needs of a developing country and society at large. A case in point is the financial and related research of Unisan Prof Sin-Yu Ho. Read more.

National research in economics with a global reach

Globally impactful research recognised

Unisa’s Dr Sin-Yu Ho says her C2 NRF rating allows her to expand her research capacities in terms of research funding, and collaboration opportunities with domestic and international scholars. Read more.

Globally impactful research recognised

CEMS economists compile weekly Covid-19 report

Although they are not medical doctors or epidemiologists, the members of Unisa's Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Research Flagship Programme felt that they could make a contribution to fighting this pandemic by processing the cases reported on a daily basis. Read more.

CEMS economists compile weekly Covid-19 report

Stellar research in macroeconomics

Dr Sin-Yu Ho of CEMS, one of the recipients of the Unisa 2019 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research, is ranked among the top 23% of authors in South Africa and top 12% of authors on the continent. Read more.

Stellar research in macroeconomics

About us

The Department of Economics at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is the largest Economics Department in South Africa. The Department enrols approximately 30 000 students per semester, taught by more than 40 members of staff who are experts in distance education, some with over 30 years of teaching experience. Economics is one of the core disciplines in all BCom and several BA degrees. The department offers undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programmes. Please feel free to contact us about any academic related enquiries. However, please direct all administrative queries to the relevant administrative department.

Welcome message from the Chair of the Department

Dr G. Maluleke, CoD (Economics)

It is my pleasure to welcome you to a vibrant and dynamic academic community where critical thinking, analytical rigor, and a passion for understanding the world through economics come together. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a researcher, or simply curious about what we do, we are delighted to have you explore our department.

As the Department of Economics, we are cognisant of a changing world and resultant demands and expectations on and of graduates in the workplace, and hence we consistently review our degree curriculum. The intention of such review is to effectively prepare our students for the demands of the workplace. Our department offers a strong academic foundation in Economics through our B.Com programme, which includes two distinct streams designed to cater to diverse interests and career aspirations. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to balance theoretical knowledge with real-world application, preparing our graduates to contribute meaningfully to both the public and private sectors. Our Masters and PhD programmes will allow you an opportunity to join an active community of researchers who specialise in various fields and have undertaken prominent research projects.

We are committed to academic excellence, inclusive learning, and innovative research. Our team of dedicated staff is here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

We look forward to supporting you on your academic journey and helping you unlock your potential as future economists, analysts, and leaders.

Dr G Maluleke
Acting Chair: Department of Economics
College of Economic and Management Sciences

Last modified: Mon May 05 13:43:45 SAST 2025