University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

08/05/2026

The gap between a degree and a career is where the real work happens. To bridge that gap, the University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and its Faculty house, Commercii, recently hosted a Youth Employability panel discussion that unpacked how young people can better position themselves for success in the world of work.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
• 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: In the Future of Work, your ability to unlearn and relearn is more valuable than your first-year transcript.
• 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵: UP is more than a university; it is your first professional ecosystem. Use it.
• 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Communication, EQ, and leadership are what turn a candidate into a colleague.

Read more: https://www.up.ac.za/news/boosting-employability-changing-world-of-work

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20/04/2026

🏆 The University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences(EMS) has once again demonstrated its accounting excellence in the latest 2026 SSAICA - The South African Institute of Chartered AccountantsInitial Assessment of Competency results released recently. UUniversity of Pretoria(UP) candidates who sat for this professional exam achieved a stellar pass rate of 96%.

Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Dean of the Faculty of EMS, remarked on our performance: “A 96% pass rate is a testament not only to academic excellence, but also to our ongoing commitment to transformation and inclusion within the accountancy profession.
We are particularly encouraged by the continued success and growth of our diverse student cohort, as we work to expand access and create opportunities for future chartered accountants from all backgrounds. These results demonstrate that excellence and transformation can, and must, go hand in hand.”

We are proud of the six UP candidates who are part of the prestigious honours roll for exceptional performance, including two who are in the National Top 10. The candidates on the honours roll are:
Nabeel Ayob
Kristen Erasmus
Megan Fourie
Mia Liebenberg
Christo Nel
Waldo Pienaar

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on their achievements. You have made us proud. Keep flying the and EMS flag high.

Read more: https://www.up.ac.za/news/are-leaders-shaping-future-chartered-accountants

13/04/2026

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 💼

We are proud of our stellar performance in the 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences shines again.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱:
• 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: #1 in SA (Top 250 globally)
• 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: #1 in SA (Top 350 globally, after moving up a full band)
• 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: #2 in SA (Top 350 globally)

But this is about more than rankings. It’s about the kind of graduates we produce, the research we contribute, and the impact we make in South Africa and beyond.

To our staff and students: this is your achievement. Thank you for the long hours, the high standards, and the commitment to excellence.

25/03/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 🎶

What do you do when your single is climbing the charts and its Test Week at the University of Pretoria? You do both. 👏

Our very own EMS student, Ruvé Erasmus, who forms part of the singing duo 'ONS', was interviewed on 'Die Groot Ontbyt' last week, where she spoke about balancing life as a final-year BCom Business Management student while building a music career.

From studying backstage before performances to writing tests between shows, her story is a reminder that our students are more than just students - they are entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, leaders, and dreamers. And somehow, they still show up and write the test.

Her advice during this busy mid-semester season:
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀.”

👉 In case you'd like to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/FQ8pGr5PH0Y?si=zz9c6AvOwvAG7Exe

To all our EMS students writing tests this week: keep going, keep planning, and keep believing in what you’re working towards. You are capable of more than you think.

Good luck for Test Week, we are cheering you on. 💙

Die duo-groep ONS kuier by ons! Hulle vertel ons van die nuwe liedjie getiteld Sou Jy? Ons hoor ook wat vir hulle in 2026 voorlê. ...

17/03/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is proud to announce the promotion of several distinguished colleagues whose dedication to scholarship, teaching and mentorship continues to strengthen our academic community.

These promotions recognise individual excellence and a sustained commitment to creating a meaningful impact through research and service. We congratulate the following faculty members on reaching these significant milestones in their academic journeys:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿:
• Prof Astrid Schmulian (Accounting)
• Prof Elizabeth Ann du Preez (Marketing Management)
• Prof Tania Maree (Marketing Management)
• Prof Nasima M.H. Carrim (Human Resource Management)

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿:
• Prof Daphne Pillay-Naidoo (Human Resource Management)
• Prof Martha Harunavame (Human Resource Management)
• Prof Dawie Bornman (Business Management)
• Prof Catherine le Roux (Business Management)
• Prof Danie Nel (Business Management)

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿:
• Dr Bianca Frost (Marketing Management)
• Dr Carla Schutte (PhD) (Business Management)
• Dr Thabang Madigoe (Business Management)

We look forward to their continued contributions as they lead our students and the broader academic community toward excellence. 💙

11/03/2026

The University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently had the privilege to host senior leaders from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as part of the 2nd IIA Global Tour of South African Universities.

This delegation included Anthony Pugliese, CEO and President of IIA Global, Laura LeBlanc from the Internal Audit Foundation, and Arlene-Lynn Volmink, CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa.

Over 600 students engaged with these leaders in the field of internal auditing, gaining valuable insights into how the profession is evolving globally. The session ended on an inspiring note with alumni from UP’s internal auditing programme sharing their career journeys and reflecting on how their honours year helped build the confidence and professional skills that prepared them for the workplace.

Opportunities like these ensure UP students are exposed to global industry leaders while still in the classroom. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ddrePQ.

25/02/2026

The University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently welcomed and celebrated top-performing Grade 12 learners from the Class of 2025, now proudly registered as first-year EMS students.

At a special event hosted by the Dean, Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, on 24 February, these exceptional students were recognised for their outstanding academic achievements and officially welcomed into the EMS community.

For these students, EMS represents more than just a qualification – it is a gateway to opportunity. With programmes in accounting, economics, management, and related disciplines, EMS equips graduates with the skills, ethical foundation, and global perspective needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Choose excellence. Choose opportunity. Choose EMS.

20/02/2026

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria recently had the privilege of engaging with learners at several outstanding schools, including Die Hoërskool Menlopark, Hoërskool Garsfontein, CBC Mount Edmund, Tukssport High School, Duo Edu Senior Onafhanklike Skool and Hoërskool Waterkloof.

During these visits, we were inspired by the talent, curiosity, and ambition of the learners we met. EMS is committed to nurturing future leaders, innovators, and responsible professionals, and we look forward to welcoming many of these bright, driven young minds into our academic community in the years to come.

19/02/2026

16/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr Corlia Joynt, Dr Dawie Bornman, and Dr Sean Kruger, who recently received UP Teaching and Learning Laureate Awards.

Dr Joynt was recognised for sustained, evidence-based teaching excellence grounded in innovative, research-informed pedagogy that transforms students from passive recipients into active co-constructors of knowledge through dialogic, hybrid, and AI-enhanced learning designs. Dr Kruger and Dr Bornman were jointly awarded for their work in the redesign and delivery of OBS 211 Design and Innovation, where they embedded innovation practice through full-phase technology-enabled prototyping as an entrepreneurship pathway.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4kHeu63.