School of Management Sciences Latest News

Dr Kupangwa’s article featured in the top three most downloaded articles

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Dr Kupangwa’s article, which was published in the Journal of Family Business Management (Emerald Publishers) has been featured as the second most downloaded article over the last 12 months, with 2192 downloads as of December 2024.

Reinvention is the key to successful marketing - Prof Doug Mattheus

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Reinvention is the key to success for marketing professionals who have to adapt quicker than customers in today’s tech-savvy world.

This was just one of numerous nuggets of business advice from internationally recognised marketing specialist Prof Doug Mattheus, who gave a public lecture on reinvention 9 October 2024 at Nelson Mandela University’s Business School in Gqeberha.

The Art of Experience: Insights from Prof. Marle van Eyk’s Inaugural Lecture

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT

On 8 October 2024, Prof. Marle van Eyk, Director of the School of Management Sciences, delivered her inaugural lecture at the North Campus conference centre. Titled "The Art of Experience: Cultivating Strong Relationships with Customers in Contemporary Marketing," the lecture provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX) in marketing.

Academics from the Department of Business Management Participate in the 17th International Business Conference in Stellenbosch

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The 17th International Business Conference (IBC) took place between 22 and 25 September 2024, in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The conference attracted a strong contingent of academics from the Department of Business Management. Since its inception nearly two decades ago, the IBC has become a premier platform for academic exchange, fostering collaboration and innovation in various fields of business research.

Colleagues from School of Management Sciences present papers at the 35th annual SAIMS conference

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Several members of the School of Management Sciences presented their research during the 35^th Annual SAIMS Conference 2024, which was hosted by the Department of Business Management at Stellenbosch University, from 8 to 11 September 2024 at STIAS (Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study).

Department of Business Management partners with MYEL to skill student student entrepreneurs

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Under the mentorship of Ms. Vuyolwethu Nyati, Avuye Magadaza, with her practice venture “Amaze Recruitment,” became the first Mandela University student entrepreneur to complete the Wadhwani Foundation’s foundational Entrepreneurship course offered by the Department of Business Management in collaboration with the Mandela Youth Entrepreneurship Lab (MYEL).

Prof Venter presented with lifetime achievement award – SAIMS

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Prof Elmarie Venter, from the Department of Business Management and Director of the Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Southern African Institute of Management Scientists (SAIMS).

Business Management professors earn top honours from SAIMS

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Department of Business Management achieved notable recognition at the recent Southern African Institute of Management Scientists (SAIMS) conference in Stellenbosch. Prof Elmarie Venter and Prof Shelley Farrington were honoured with prestigious awards.

Prof Venter addresses the "softer" issues in family governance during the 2024 FPI Convention

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Prof Elmarie Venter of the NMU Family Business Unit was a panellist during the recent Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa’s 2024 Convention, which took place at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town on 14 August.

Celebrating Achievements:Management Sciences Students Receive Certificates for Sustainability Course

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT

During the week of the 18^th to 22^nd March 2024 students representing each of the Departments in the School of Management Sciences participated in an International week on Sustainability (I-week).