From our humble beginnings in 1925 to becoming a leading institution in Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) education and research, our faculty has consistently strived to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and influence the complexities of the economy and society.
The theme of our centenary, "transforming the economy and society," encapsulates our vision for the future.
As part of our centenary celebrations we want to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can access our world-class education. For this reason we have launched the EMS100 Bursary Fund and are raising funds for #Move4Food - to ensure no student goes hungry on campus.
Learn more about our centenary and how you can get involved.
DONATE TO #MOVE4FOOD
The #Move4Food campaign raises awareness, reduces stigma around hunger, and brings the university community together to support students in need. Your contribution to #Move4Food will help students focus on their academic success without worrying about food security.
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.
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.
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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