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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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.
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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SU features among leading higher education institutions globally in several subject areas
As the new academic year approaches, it’s welcome news that Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to feature among the leading higher education institutions...
Awards and milestones
Keesha Petersen’s resilience rewrites her future
Keesha Petersen remembers exactly how she felt in 2021, staring at her matric results. The numbers on the page told a story she couldn’t and wouldn’t accept.
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Economy, business and public management
Career Guidance Project opens new Worlds
Through the High School Career Guidance Project, learners are empowered to make informed, purposeful subject and career choices – decisions that hold the...
Open Day
The on-campus (in-person) Open Day will take place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 from 8:00 to 15:00
On our annual SU Open Day, we welcome grade 11 and 12 learners, their parents, teachers and guidance counsellors to our Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses. View our exhibitions, attend demonstrations and information sessions, and engage with our faculty staff, all while experiencing our vibrant campuses and student communities and exploring the available housing options.
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