Department of Business Management
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.
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.
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.
Leading with empathy and integrity
Driven by a calling to serve with empathy and integrity, Prof Kgaugelo Boya's approach to leadership in the Department of Business Management prioritises student and staff empowerment and growth. With an impressive academic background, his leadership is rooted in humility and a genuine commitment to shaping future leaders. Read more.
Leading with empathy and integrity
Driven by a calling to serve with empathy and integrity, Prof Kgaugelo Boya's approach to leadership in the Department of Business Management prioritises student and staff empowerment and growth. With an impressive academic background, his leadership is rooted in humility and a genuine commitment to shaping future leaders. Read more.
Exploring the role of AI in higher education and business strategy
The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) Dean Leadership Session unravelled the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping higher education and business strategy. Thought leaders discussed the intricate intersections of AI, economic competitiveness and the future of learning. Read more.
Exploring the role of AI in higher education and business strategy
The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) Dean Leadership Session unravelled the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping higher education and business strategy. Thought leaders discussed the intricate intersections of AI, economic competitiveness and the future of learning. Read more.
Smaller businesses encouraged to think out of the box
Unisa's Western Cape Region recently joined the George Business Chamber in hosting an event aimed at assisting business owners in the region to ensure growth, development and prosperity. Read more.
Smaller businesses encouraged to think out of the box
Unisa's Western Cape Region recently joined the George Business Chamber in hosting an event aimed at assisting business owners in the region to ensure growth, development and prosperity. Read more.
Welcome to the Department of Business Management
We look forward to welcoming you as our student and providing you with the competitive skills advantages you need in an ever-changing global market. New technologies are altering the way we engage with consumers and improving the means of designing and delivering products and services. Business models and platforms have evolved as technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, have made their impact.
Our department will support you in becoming the ethical and innovative managers and entrepreneurs needed for this Fourth Industrial Revolution. Our students are the leaders of tomorrow…and Africa’s voice in a borderless world.
Welcome message from the Chair of the Department
Prof KS Boya (PhD)
Chair of Department
The Department of Business Management (DBM) warmly welcomes you to the 2025 academic year. As a department, we pride ourselves as being one of the largest commercial education departments in the continent. The DBM is one of the four departments domicile within the School of Management Sciences.
We offer a whole range of qualifications from certificates up until PhD level. DBM has various research focus areas that are aligned with UNISA’s catalytic niche areas, UNISA’s 2030 strategy, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We are in partnerships with various entities within industry and academic fraternities.
The DBM is also in touch with our students and communities through our engaged scholarship projects. These projects are meant to inform our teaching and research as well as providing sustainable impact to our key stakeholders. Please feel free to engage with us for your studies, partnerships, and collaborations.
Best wishes for the year.
Last modified: 2025/02/24
