Department of Business Management

Mission

The development and training of business managers and entrepreneurs through inter-disciplinary programs of academic excellence, research, linkages and community outreach in order to generate socio-economic growth and wealth creation in Southern Africa.

Strategic Objectives

• To produce well qualified entrepreneurs/business managers, new venture creation, innovation, creativity and a culture of entrepreneurship.
• To achieve outstanding academic (and administrative) standards at all levels of teaching with pedagogical excellence based on unit standards.
• To undertake fundamental and applied research and to serve the community.
• To enhance the development of SMMEs in order to enhance new employment opportunities, regional economic development and upliftment to achieve the objectives of the GEAR strategy and the Small Business Act.
• The establishment of linkages with tertiary institutions, NGOs, governmental institutions, trade and industry, etc.
• Staff development and capacity building to ensure the optimum utilization of human resources.

For more information, please contact the Head of Department:

Prof. JH Jacobs
Tel: 015 962 8457
E-mail address: jjacobs@univen.ac.za