Faculty of Economics & Information Technology Systems

Department of Management Studies

Vision:

To be a leading department in the province and beyond in the development and provision of high quality market driven and career focused professional programmes that are relevant, useful, and capable of producing a new generation of independent and creative thinkers with critical, scholarly and entrepreneurial attributes grounded on morally sound work ethics and responsible leadership. Such leaders will make meaningful contribution to local, regional and international imperatives through blended teaching and learning using appropriate technology, research, industry and community partnerships.

Values:

Commit to offer quality education

Protect and uphold the integrity of the department

To ensure good moral conduct

Commit to professionalism and accountability

Subscribe to social, economic and environmental imperatives

Goals and Objectives:

To provide a wide range of diploma and degree programmes in public affairs, commerce and people development.
To empower and produce aspiring graduates and professionals with appropriate knowledge and skills to address the real challenges locally, provincially and nationally.
Engage in developmental partnerships with stakeholders in the different disciplines embodied in the department.
Encourage integrated learning through the application of appropriate technology
To undertake research and community work.

PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT

Outline of programmes offered

Department	Programme Offered	Duration
Management Studies Department	BCom Honours in Business Management	1
	Bachelor of Commerce (General)	3
	BTech: Human Resource Management	1
	BTech: Public Management	1
	ND: Local Government Finance	3
	ND: Local Government Finance (Extended)	4
	ND: Public Management	3
	Diploma: Human Resources Management	3
	Diploma: Human Resources Management (Extended)	4
	*Bachelor of Commerce: Entrepreneurship	3
	*Bachelor of Commerce: Human Resource Management	3
*Programme may be offered in 2019 or 2020 upon the approval of DHET