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Economic and Management Sciences

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) is one of Africa’s leading research-intensive economic and management sciences faculties and the largest faculty at Stellenbosch University. Our graduates are known for their academic excellence and ability to integrate into the workplace. We are proud of the many accolades our students and graduates have achieved.

Our professional programmes in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Financial Planning and Industrial Psychology are accredited both nationally and internationally. We offer a dynamic learning environment supported by modern facilities, ensuring a rich academic experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Our research tackles real-world economic and management challenges, that influence policy decisions and business practices. These insights are often shared through publications and industry forums, impacting how organisations plan and operate. With strong industry partnerships we host guest lectures that offer our students opportunities to engage with industry, and lead to funding for innovative and necessary projects such as updated learning and teaching facilities that allow us to switch to blended and remote learning solutions should we require it. The proximity of Stellenbosch University in terms of location to industry leaders helps to support this engagement.

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Our programmes:

Undergraduate
Our undergraduate programmes provide our students with a strong foundation that prepares students for diverse career paths in finance, business and industry.

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Postgraduate
Postgraduate options include honours, master’s and doctoral programmes which focus on research and professional expertise and offer specialisation in a number of fields.

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Our research

Our faculty conducts impactful research that addresses real-world challenges. With NRF-rated researchers and prestigious research chairs, our experts contribute to policy and practice across industries and sectors.
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Our social impact

Through our activities we try to address societal challenges like inequality and sustainability by developing relevant curricula and providing spaces for our students to engage local communities. Our graduates and research initiatives contribute to economic development and public service initiatives, empowering individuals and organisations to create a better future for South Africa and beyond.

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Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people.

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