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.