Nelson Mandela University - Department of Business Management

Dr Welcome Kupangwa, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Business Management, was recently invited to share his experiences in publishing research outputs from a PhD thesis with colleagues at the School of Accounting. To date, Dr Kupangwa has generated 13 scholarly outputs from his doctoral research, comprising nine peer-reviewed journal articles and four papers presented at national and international conferences. This publication record highlights the potential for doctoral research to contribute significantly to academic knowledge beyond the completion of the degree. During his presentation, Dr Kupangwa discussed three key areas of academic publishing: positioning a thesis for publication, converting thesis chapters into publishable manuscripts, and developing effective academic publishing and manuscript management strategies. The session provided practical insights and guidance for academics seeking to maximise the research impact and publication potential of their postgraduate studies.

Wishing all our students the very best for the June 2026 exams 📚✨

📢 Postgraduate Studies Information Session

The Department of Business Management invites all prospective candidates to an exclusive online information-sharing session hosted by our Head of Department, Dr Jasmine Kinsman.

🗓 Date: 29 May
⏰ Time: 10:00
📍 Platform: Microsoft Teams

This session is tailored for candidates interested in applying for the following programmes:

BCom Honours Business Management

PGDip Financial Planning

MCom Business Management

✨ Gain valuable insights into admission requirements, programme structure, and career opportunities.

👉 Interested candidates must scan the QR code or follow the link below to join the session.

Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your academic journey with the Department of Business Management! Try this link if you can’t access the QR code: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTMwOGJiMzktZmE4MS00MGM0LWJhN2EtMDRhNzc0NzA3MzY1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bd70eeb3-a537-435a-937c-7cd330dc74d8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2279a580ca-c279-41dc-9bc4-d69fc52d6b37%22%7d

Wrapping Up Another Successful International Week on Sustainability (I-Week)
During 23–27 March, students from the School of Management Sciences participated in the 13th International Week on Sustainability—marking the third year Mandela University students have been involved. Hosted online by the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and facilitated in person by Prof Shelley Farrington, Dr Storm Watson, and Ms Leigh Stear from the Department of Business Management, the programme spanned five interactive days.
Students engaged in presentations, discussions, and workshops with international peers, academics, sustainability experts, and CEOs, exploring real-world sustainability challenges and collaborating in global teams. The experience not only broadened their perspectives but also equipped them to think critically and act responsibly in addressing future sustainability challenges.

December Graduation 🎓

Ms Nonkululeko Khumalo from the Department of Business Management was invited to participate in the 2025 CHERTL Teaching and Learning Showcase, held on 20 November at Eden Grove, Rhodes University.
The theme for this year, “Enhancing Learning: Research-Informed and Evidence-Based Pedagogies,” underscored a collective focus on teaching and learning grounded in evidence, theory, and reflective practice.