Dr Patrick Bwowe, PhD Bus Man (North-West University), MBA (NMU), BA (Hons) (Unisa), BTech Admin (NMU), BA/Ed (Makerere University)

I take pleasure in welcoming you to this newly-formed Faculty of Economics and Information Technology Systems.

• Our faculty derives its strength from its vision, of aspiring to be an intellectual technological and research hub for generating knowledge necessary for participation in the local and global environment.
• We take pride in being one of the faculties at Walter Sisulu University producing a new generation of highly-skilled and well-rounded graduates who are groomed to address complex societal challenges through the use of innovative learning and teaching, technology and research-based solutions.
• The Faculty consists of three departments:
  • Economics and Finance
  • Management Studies
  • Information Technology Systems.
• Our programmes are tailored to focusing on a responsive curriculum, pedagogy, and context that reflect inclusivity and are cognisant of African solutions.
• I look forward to welcoming into our midst entrepreneurial and inquisitive young minds that will contribute to knowledge generation, creating solutions for the problems and ills that confront our communities today.
• I am fully committed to assisting your smooth transition from school to university life.
• Once again, I welcome you and I feel proud of starting this journey together with you.