Department of Business Management

About

Welcome to the Department of Business Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA)! Our department is dedicated to fostering innovative leaders and skilled professionals who are ready to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

With a focus on both theory and practical application, we offer a diverse range of programs designed to equip students with essential business knowledge and competencies. Our faculty comprises experienced academics and industry professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of business leaders.

At UNISA, we emphasize a holistic approach to business education, encouraging critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a global perspective. Our commitment to research and community engagement ensures that our curriculum remains relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of the business world.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for business and make an impact in your community and beyond! Whether you’re pursuing a degree or professional development, the Department of Business Management is here to support your journey.

Our Vision

We want to become the department of choice for business management teaching and research on the African continent and globally

Our Mission

We strive to provide, through collaboration with our stakeholders, exceptional and market-relevant business management teaching and research. Excellent managerial education is enabled using innovative open distance e-learning practices and community engagement, creating competitive skills advantages for prospective managers and entrepreneurs in Africa and globally.

At the Department of Business Management, our values include:

Respect
We are open to listen and honour each other’s views.

Collaboration
We engage with our stakeholders in a professional manner.

Inclusiveness
We embrace the spirit of togetherness and teamwork.

Professional excellence
We encourage the highest level of competence in all that we do.

Integrity
We conduct our services in an honest and ethical manner. 

Qualifications

Courses offered within the Department include:

Undergraduate qualifications

  • The Department of Business Management offers the following undergraduate qualifications for those students that meet the qualifying criteria (see the CEMS myRegistration brochure).
  • Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management
  • Diploma in Explosives Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (Extended Programme)

Honours degrees

  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management

Master's and doctoral degrees

  • Master's qualification
  • Doctoral qualification

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